Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam dam
Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam
Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam, also known as Sidney Upper Reservoir Dam, stands as a vital infrastructure in the picturesque city of Sidney, New York. Constructed in 1936, this earth dam towers at a height of 77 feet and spans a length of 225 feet, serving primarily as a crucial water supply source for the community. With a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, this dam plays a pivotal role in ensuring water security for the region, drawing water from the Collar Brook.
Despite its historical significance and functional importance, Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam is facing challenges in terms of its structural integrity. A recent condition assessment rated it as poor, with a hazard potential deemed significant. In light of these concerns, regular inspections are carried out, with the last inspection conducted in January 2021. The dam's emergency action plan is in need of updates, and risk management measures are being evaluated to mitigate potential risks.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the preservation and maintenance of Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam should be a top priority. With its critical role in water supply and the surrounding ecosystem, efforts to address its condition assessment, hazard potential, and risk management are essential. By ensuring the safety and longevity of this vital infrastructure, we can safeguard water resources and the community's well-being for generations to come.
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 Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Unadilla Ny | 826 cfs | → |
| Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny | 414 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Ouleout Creek At East Sidney Ny | 67 cfs | → |
| Trout Creek Near Trout Creek Ny | 24 cfs | → |
| West Branch Delaware River At Walton Ny | 429 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam.
Boat launches
- Susquehanna River
- Old State Highway 7 108, Bainbridge
- County Highway 32b Town Of Norwich
- West Branch Delaware River
Track Sidney Reservoir #5 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 Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam
Where does the data for Sidney Reservoir #5 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 Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam.