Flowed Land Dam dam
Flowed Land Dam
Flowed Land Dam, located in Newcomb, Essex County, New York, is a state-owned masonry dam completed in 1926 for recreational purposes. Situated along the Opalescent River, this dam has a height of 20 feet and a length of 100 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 720 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is classified as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
The Flowed Land Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 432 acre-feet spread over a surface area of 58 acres. Despite being last inspected in 1979, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the area while effectively managing water resources along the Opalescent River.
With its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, the Flowed Land Dam serves as a testament to New York State's commitment to water resource management and recreation. As a vital structure along the Opalescent River, the dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate the engineering marvel and environmental impact of such infrastructure 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 Flowed Land Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 360 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 403 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny | 884 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flowed Land Dam.
Boat launches
- Saranac Lake (Lower)
- Saranac Lake (Middle)
- Moose Pond
- Franklin Falls Flow
- Raquette River
- Follensby Clear Pond
Campgrounds
- Sno-Bird
- Wilderness Campground At Heart Lake
- Wanika Falls Campsite
- Lake Harris - Dec
- Cold River Campsite
- Meadowbrook - Dec
Track Flowed Land Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Flowed Land Dam
Where does the data for Flowed Land Dam 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 Low 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 Flowed Land Dam.