Antwerp Village Dam dam
Antwerp Village Dam
The Antwerp Village Dam, located in Jefferson County, New York, plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the local community. Built in 1909, this concrete dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 100 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 290 acre-feet and a surface area of 34 acres, the dam helps in regulating the flow of the Indian River and supports a drainage area of 158 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Antwerp Village Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam has undergone minimal modifications over the years and continues to serve its primary purpose effectively. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures are yet to be specified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its longevity and safety for the surrounding community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Antwerp Village Dam represents a historical infrastructure that has stood the test of time in providing essential water supply services. With its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and managing aging infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in the region. As efforts to assess and address the dam's condition continue, collaboration between local authorities and regulatory agencies remains crucial in safeguarding the dam's integrity and the community's water supply needs for years 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Antwerp Village Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Oswegatchie R Nr Harrisville Ny | 633 cfs | → |
| Black River At Watertown Ny | 4,300 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Croghan Ny | 893 cfs | → |
| Oswegatchie River Near Oswegatchie Ny | 832 cfs | → |
| Oswegatchie River Near Heuvelton Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Independence River At Donnattsburg Ny | 219 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Antwerp Village Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Remington Park Rv Military - Fort Drum
- Kring Point State Park
- Keewaydin State Park
- Grass Point State Park
- Dewolf Point State Park
- Wellesley Island State Park
Track Antwerp Village 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 Antwerp Village Dam
Where does the data for Antwerp Village 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 Antwerp Village Dam.