Fort Miller dam
Fort Miller
Fort Miller, also known as Lock C-6 Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Northumberland, New York along the Hudson River. This dam, completed in 1984, serves a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It has a height of 7 feet and a length of 700 feet, with a storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 38,000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Fort Miller is classified as a low hazard potential dam with a moderate risk assessment rating. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 700 feet, and it has a surface area of 1536 acres and drainage area of 2980 acres. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam undergoes inspections every 3 years, with the last one conducted in June 2019. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place, last revised in January 2020, to ensure appropriate response measures in case of emergencies related to the dam.
Overall, Fort Miller plays a crucial role in the hydroelectric infrastructure of the region, contributing to the generation of clean energy from the flow of the Hudson River. With its regulated operations and risk management measures in place, it stands as a testament to sustainable water resource utilization and climate-conscious energy production 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 Fort Miller -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 6,580 cfs | → |
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 937 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,040 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fort Miller .
Boat launches
- Schuyler Island Way Schuylerville
- West River Road Moreau
- Lake Shore Road Moreau
- Adirondack Northway Queensbury
- Beach Road South Glens Falls
- Cossayuna Lake
Campgrounds
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Lake Lauderdale Campground
- Rustic Barn Campground
- Corinth
- King Phillips Campground
- Lake Hadlock Inn, Beach And Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fort Miller in the Snoflo app
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About Fort Miller
Where does the data for Fort Miller 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 Fort Miller .