Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam dam
Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam
The Norwich YMCA Recreation Pond Dam, located in Plymouth, New York, is a privately owned structure built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 38.6 feet and a length of 340 feet, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. The dam is regulated by the NYS DEC and has undergone inspections, with a hazard potential rated as significant and a condition assessment reported as poor in 2017.
The dam, situated on the TR-E BR CANASAWACTA CREEK, is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway measuring 46 feet in width. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan and updated emergency contact information. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and safety measures of the Norwich YMCA Recreation Pond Dam to ensure the protection of both the environment and public safety. Further assessment and risk management measures may be necessary to address any potential hazards associated with this structure.
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 Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny | 414 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 339 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam.
Track Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond 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 Norwich Ymca Recreation Pond Dam.