Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam dam
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam
The Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam in Hope Falls, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation. This impressive structure stands at 15 feet in height and spans 1000 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Langworthy Creek and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its outdated last inspection date in 1970 and an ungraded condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 73 feet, and it is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 5511 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area offers 11 acres of surface water for recreational activities, making it a valuable resource for wildlife enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
While the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not currently documented, the dam serves as a vital hub for outdoor recreation in Warren County, New York. With its scenic location and historical significance, the Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and maintaining our water resources amidst the challenges 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,880 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Overlook Road Town Of Hadley
- North Shore Road Town Of Hadley
- Sacandaga Reservoir
- Boat Launch Drive Town Of Lake Luzerne
- Sacandaga Lake Dec Boat Launch
- Lake George
Campgrounds
- Thousand Acres Ranch Resort
- Sacandaga - Dec
- Luzerne - Dec
- 13th Lake Campsite #4
- 13th Lake Campsite #5
- Rock Pond Campsite
Paddle runs
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About Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wilbur E Dow Jr 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam.