Babcock Lake Dam dam
Babcock Lake Dam
Located in Boyntonville, New York, Babcock Lake Dam stands as a symbol of environmental stewardship and recreation. Completed in 1978, this earth dam spans 230 feet in length and reaches a height of 9 feet, providing a surface area of 59.4 acres and a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With the primary purpose of recreation, this dam on TR-Sunkaussia Creek offers a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature's beauty.
Managed by a private owner, Babcock Lake Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Despite its low hazard potential and not being rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high. With a controlled spillway type and maximum discharge capacity of 34 cubic feet per second, this structure exemplifies both safety and functionality. Additionally, its proximity to the Rensselaer County area makes it easily accessible for visitors seeking outdoor recreation opportunities.
As an integral part of the local ecosystem, Babcock Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control for the surrounding area. With a commitment to maintaining safety and environmental sustainability, this dam continues to be an essential feature in the region's landscape. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Babcock Lake Dam offers a unique blend of natural beauty and practical engineering that showcases the harmonious relationship between human activity and the environment.
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 Babcock Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 202 cfs | → |
| Green River At Williamstown | 88 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 234 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Babcock Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- State Fishing Access North Bennington
- Lock One Road Town Of Halfmoon
- 123rd Street 6, City Of Troy
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Sherman Brook Campsite
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
- Birch Group Site
- Spruce Group Site
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About Babcock Lake Dam
Where does the data for Babcock Lake 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 Babcock Lake Dam.