Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B dam
Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B
Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B, located in Elkland, PA, are privately owned dams in Steuben County, New York. These dams were completed in 1964 and primarily serve the purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 10 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dams have a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet, with a spillway width of 40 feet for uncontrolled water release.
The dams are regulated by the NYS DEC and undergo regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure their safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for these dams is rated as moderate. The associated river/stream is TR-CAMP BROOK, and the maximum discharge is 212 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 0.17 square miles, these dams play a crucial role in managing water resources and maintaining recreational opportunities in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B to be interesting structures that contribute to the local ecosystem and recreational activities. The data showcases the importance of proper management and regulation of these dams to mitigate potential risks and ensure their continued functionality. As key components of water infrastructure in the region, these dams serve as a reminder of the intersection between human activities and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable practices in water resource management.
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 Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque River At Elkland | 802 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above South Addison Ny | 737 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River Near Lawrenceville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Tioga River At Lindley Ny | 59 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River At Westfield | 213 cfs | → |
| Tioga River Near Erwins Ny | 5,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Tompkins River
- Ives Run
- Hills Creek State Park
- Colton Point State Park
- Leonard Harrison State Park
- Twin Streams Campground
Track Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B 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 Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B
Where does the data for Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B 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 Clayton Herrington Pond Dams A & B.