Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 dam
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1, also known as Claude Camenga Wl Pond, is a privately owned dam located in Ouaquaga, Broome County, New York. Built in 1953, this earth-filled dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 170 feet, creating a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The dam, situated on the TR-OUAQUAGA CREEK, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk level, the dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a width of 36 feet. Despite being last inspected in 1980, with a risk management plan in place, the dam continues to provide essential water resource management for the surrounding area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significance of Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 in maintaining water storage, flood control, and environmental protection in the region. As a vital structure with a long history, this dam showcases the importance of proper regulation and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in New York State.
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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| 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 Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| West Br Delaware River At Stilesville Ny | 452 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Susquehanna River
- Colesville Town
- Oakland Access
- Great Bend Boro Access
- Great Bend
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead
Track Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1
Where does the data for Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1.