Akron Reservoir Dam dam
Akron Reservoir Dam
The Akron Reservoir Dam in Darien Center, New York, serves as a critical water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Completed in 1927, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans 1200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 756 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Murder Creek and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
With a spillway width of 65 feet, the Akron Reservoir Dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2180 cubic feet per second. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every four years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Additionally, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in November 2020 to ensure that proper protocols are in place in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Akron Reservoir Dam represents a key piece of infrastructure in the region's water supply system. Its role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risk underscores the importance of maintaining and regulating such critical infrastructure for the community's safety and well-being. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Akron Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to adapt and manage these changes effectively.
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 Akron Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny | 369 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny | 421 cfs | → |
| Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny | 203 cfs | → |
| Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny | 825 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Rapids Ny | 1,380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Akron Reservoir Dam.
Track Akron Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Akron Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Akron Reservoir 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 Significant 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 Akron Reservoir Dam.