Charles D Gibson Dam dam
Charles D Gibson Dam
Charles D Gibson Dam, also known as McGraw Dam or Deer Run Farm Pond, is a private earth dam located in Philmont, Columbia, New York. It was completed in 1963 and primarily serves the purpose of recreation, with a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 113 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 240 feet, creating a surface area of 18 acres and draining a small watershed area of 0.16 square miles.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of April 2018 was deemed satisfactory. The spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and the maximum discharge capacity is 128 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Charles D Gibson Dam an interesting structure for its recreational purpose and its role in water management in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1960s and ongoing state oversight to ensure public safety, the dam provides a valuable recreational resource while also highlighting the importance of effective dam management in the face of evolving climate conditions. Its location along the TR-AGAWAMUCK CREEK adds to its ecological significance in the local watershed.
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 Charles D Gibson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 362 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 131 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 478 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charles D Gibson Dam.
Boat launches
- Athens Boat Launch
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Green Lake
- Kinderhook Lake
- Cheviot Road Germantown
Campgrounds
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Race Brook Campsites
- Sage's Ravine Campground
- Laurel Ridge Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
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About Charles D Gibson Dam
Where does the data for Charles D Gibson 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 Charles D Gibson Dam.