Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal dam
Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal
Lock 24 Dam on the Erie Canal, also known as Baldwinsville Dam, is a historic structure in New York that serves multiple purposes. Built in 1908, this masonry dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 325 feet. It primarily functions for hydroelectric power generation and navigation along the Seneca River. With a storage capacity of 35,000 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 313 acres and drains an area of 3,266 square miles.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Lock 24 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies, ensuring its operational safety and compliance with standards. Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 275 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 23,274 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from flooding. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lock 24 Dam an intriguing site due to its historical significance and functional importance in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida River Near Euclid Ny | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek At Lakeland Ny | 103 cfs | → |
| Ley Creek At Park Street | 16 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 574 cfs | → |
| Harbor Brook At Syracuse Ny | 5 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 392 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal.
Boat launches
- Lions Parkway Baldwinsville
- Oneida River
- State Street 129, Phoenix
- Loop The Lake Trail 280, Syracuse
- Seneca River
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
Campgrounds
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Green Lakes State Park
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Fair Haven Beach State Park
- Bears Sleepy Hollow
Track Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal in the Snoflo app
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About Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal
Where does the data for Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal.