Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam dam
Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam
Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam in Richford, New York is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1965 for irrigation purposes along the TR-East Branch Owego Creek. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 1350 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. It is regulated by the NYS DEC and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam has not been inspected since 1976 and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is still considered to have a moderate risk level (3). The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 36 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 82 cubic feet per second. The dam is located within Tioga County, New York, under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, and has not undergone any modifications or emergency action plan preparations.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam intriguing due to its historical significance in supporting agricultural irrigation in the region. The dam's construction and design details, along with its current regulatory status, provide valuable insights into the management of water resources and infrastructure in rural areas. The moderate risk assessment and lack of recent inspections highlight the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for both irrigation and environmental purposes.
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 Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 102 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 605 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 8,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam.
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About Clark Seed Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Clark Seed Farm 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 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.
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