Albert Carter Dam dam
Albert Carter Dam
Albert Carter Dam, located in Beans Station, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 1830 feet along TR-Fivemile Creek. Its primary purpose is for recreation, providing a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
With a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres, Albert Carter Dam offers a tranquil escape for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 91 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular state inspections, ensuring its safety for visitors and nearby communities.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC risk level of 3. Emergency response plans and risk management measures are not explicitly outlined, but the dam's history of inspections and regulatory oversight by the state indicate a commitment to maintaining its safety and stability. Albert Carter Dam remains a valuable resource for both recreation and environmental conservation in Steuben County, New York.
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 Albert Carter Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 466 cfs | → |
| Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny | 547 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Canaseraga Creek Above Dansville Ny | 174 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny | 598 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 721 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albert Carter Dam.
Boat launches
- Guyanoga Creek
- West River
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
- Lamoka Lake
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Lodi Point State Marine Park
Track Albert Carter Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Albert Carter Dam
Where does the data for Albert Carter 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 Albert Carter Dam.