Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam dam
Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam
The Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam, located in Texas Valley, New York, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. Built in 1956, this earth dam has a height of 14 feet and a length of 380 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for wildlife conservation and recreational purposes, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the NYS DEC, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the water levels of the TR-MERRILL CREEK, covering a surface area of 31 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.05 square miles. The spillway, with a width of 45 feet, is uncontrolled, further enhancing the natural ecosystem of the area. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to provide valuable water resources in a sustainable manner.
With its scenic location in Cortland County, the Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam represents a harmonious blend of water resource management and wildlife conservation efforts. Although not actively maintained by federal agencies, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of local stewardship in preserving our natural environment. As climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the role of such structures in mitigating the impacts of changing weather patterns and ensuring the sustainability of our ecosystems for future generations.
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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 102 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 5,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Papish Pond
- Long Pond
- Balsam Pond
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Nanticoke Lake
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
Track Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for Speery & Stramba 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 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam.