Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 dam
Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2
Highland Glens INC Dam Site #2, also known as McIntosh Lake 2, is a privately owned dam located in Wyoming, New York. Built in 1966, this earthen dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 2120 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Cayuga Creek, this dam serves a primary purpose of recreation with a normal storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 23 acres with a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential, Highland Glens INC Dam Site #2 poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being labelled as "Not Rated". Although the dam has been inspected as recently as April 1996, the lack of a current assessment raises concerns about its structural integrity and safety. As a state-regulated facility under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Highland Glens INC Dam Site #2 offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in New York. With its unique location on the TR-Cayuga Creek and its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam presents both opportunities for leisure activities and challenges in terms of risk management and maintenance. As discussions around dam safety and climate resilience continue to evolve, understanding the complexities of facilities like Highland Glens INC Dam Site #2 is essential for safeguarding water resources and protecting communities from potential hazards.
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 Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny | 369 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny | 825 cfs | → |
| Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Ellicott Creek Below Williamsville Ny | 790 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny | 421 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2.
Boat launches
- Buffalo River
- Rapids Road Royalton
- Valley Nature Park Habitat Trail Buffalo
- Fuhrmann Boulevard 1510, Buffalo
- Riverwalk Buffalo
- Sweeney Street 716, North Tonawanda
Track Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2
Where does the data for Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 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 Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2.