James Vance Wildlife Dam dam
James Vance Wildlife Dam
James Vance Wildlife Dam, located in North Afton, New York, is a private earth dam constructed in 1972 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 590 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Wilkins Brook, the dam serves as a crucial habitat for wildlife in the region, offering a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, with regular inspections conducted every four years. With its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment, the James Vance Wildlife Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Chenango County.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate conservation can appreciate the ecological significance of the James Vance Wildlife Dam as a recreational and wildlife habitat. As a privately owned structure with state oversight, the dam exemplifies the intersection of human activities and environmental stewardship, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Its strategic location and design contribute to the local ecosystem's resilience and serve as a valuable asset in promoting biodiversity and water conservation efforts in the region.
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 James Vance Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny | 414 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Unadilla Ny | 826 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James Vance Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Susquehanna River
- Old State Highway 7 108, Bainbridge
- County Highway 32b Town Of Norwich
- Colesville Town
- Long Pond
Track James Vance Wildlife Dam in the Snoflo app
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About James Vance Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for James Vance Wildlife 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 James Vance Wildlife Dam.