Jamesville Water District Dam dam
Jamesville Water District Dam
Located in Jamesville, New York, the Jamesville Water District Dam stands as a vital structure serving the community as a primary source of water supply. Constructed in 1927, this earth dam boasts a height of 35 feet and a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The dam sits on Rush Creek, with a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a surface area of 6 acres, providing essential water resources to the area.
Managed by a private entity, the Jamesville Water District Dam is regulated and inspected by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure compliance with safety standards. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as moderate risk level (3), indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. With a spillway width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle excess water flow and protect the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Jamesville Water District Dam serves as a noteworthy example of infrastructure designed to support essential water supply needs while managing associated risks. With its long history of service and regulated maintenance, this dam underscores the importance of proactive management to safeguard water resources and ensure the well-being of local communities in New York.
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 Jamesville Water District Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 392 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Harbor Brook At Syracuse Ny | 5 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 574 cfs | → |
| Ley Creek At Park Street | 16 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek At Lakeland Ny | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jamesville Water District Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Loop The Lake Trail 280, Syracuse
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Tully Lake
- Lions Parkway Baldwinsville
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
Campgrounds
- Green Lakes State Park
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Forest Lake Campground
- Verona Beach State Park
Track Jamesville Water District Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jamesville Water District Dam
Where does the data for Jamesville Water District 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 Jamesville Water District Dam.