Klondike Reservoir Dam dam
Klondike Reservoir Dam
Located in Paper Mill Corners, New York, the Klondike Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity, completed in 1898 to serve as a vital water supply resource. This earth dam, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 217 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 963 acre-feet and a normal storage of 796 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 136 acres and is fed by the TR-SPRUCE CREEK, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Maintained by local government authorities and regulated by the NYS DEC, the Klondike Reservoir Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being condition-rated, the dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding water supply for the community. With a spillway width of 31 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1070 cubic feet per second, the dam's uncontrolled spillway ensures efficient water management to prevent overflow during periods of high precipitation.
As a historic structure with a rich legacy of water resource management, the Klondike Reservoir Dam stands as a symbol of resilience and sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns. Its strategic location and operational efficiency highlight the importance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenges posed by a shifting climate landscape. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find the Klondike Reservoir Dam to be a fascinating example of adaptive infrastructure that continues to serve its community with reliability and efficiency.
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 Klondike Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Canada Creek Near Wilmurt Ny | 332 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Klondike Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Point Comfort - Dec
- St. Johnsville Campsite And Marina
- Little Sand Point - Dec
- Little Sand
- Caroga Lake - Dec
- Canary Pond Tentsite
Track Klondike Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Klondike Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Klondike 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 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 Klondike Reservoir Dam.