Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam dam
Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam
Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam, located in Port Crane, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1954, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 180 feet, creating a pond with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-BALLYHACK CREEK and serves a primary purpose categorized as 'Other', with a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Despite being last inspected in 1984 and currently not rated for its condition, the Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam poses a potential risk that has prompted the identification of risk management measures. While the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan or updated contact information, it remains an integral structure in the region's water resource management. With a maximum discharge capacity of 201 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 7 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and supporting the local ecosystem.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change monitoring may find the Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam an intriguing subject for study and observation. Its location within Broome County, New York, and its association with the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers make it a vital component of the area's infrastructure. As efforts continue to assess and manage the potential risks associated with this dam, it serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human intervention in natural water systems and the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of a changing climate.
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 Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Colesville Town
- Susquehanna River
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Long Pond
- Great Bend Boro Access
Track Noreika Wildlife Pond 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 Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam
Where does the data for Noreika Wildlife 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam.