Garnet Lake Dam dam
Garnet Lake Dam
Garnet Lake Dam, located in Garnet Lake, New York, was completed in 1903 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. This earth dam stands at 15 feet high with a length of 160 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2,464 acre-feet. The dam, regulated by the NYS DEC, is crucial for recreation and water resource management in the area, with a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment as of July 2020.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 25 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 420 cubic feet per second. The surrounding Mill Creek drainage area covers 8.62 square miles, with the dam's surface area spanning 287 acres. While the risk assessment is moderate, regular inspections and enforcement ensure the safety and functionality of Garnet Lake Dam. With its historical significance and vital role in water resource management, the dam remains a focal point for climate and water resource enthusiasts in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure maintenance and risk management in safeguarding our natural resources.
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 Garnet Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 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 Garnet Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Overlook Road Town Of Hadley
- Schroon Lake
- North Shore Road Town Of Hadley
- Brant Lake
- Lake George
- Us 9 Town Of Chester
Campgrounds
- Thousand Acres Ranch Resort
- 13th Lake Campsite #4
- 13th Lake Campsite #5
- 13th Lake Campsite #2
- 13th Lake Campsite #6
- 13th Lake Campsite #7
Track Garnet Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Garnet Lake Dam
Where does the data for Garnet Lake 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 High 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 Garnet Lake Dam.