Vee Pond Dam dam
Vee Pond Dam
Vee Pond Dam, located in Allegany, New York, stands as a testament to engineering and conservation efforts. Completed in 1947, this earth dam spans 245 feet in length and reaches a height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on Morgan Hollow Run, the dam serves multiple purposes beyond flood control, boasting a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Owned by a private entity and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Vee Pond Dam has undergone state inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 427 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential overflow events. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Vee Pond Dam presents a unique case study in dam management and conservation efforts. As a part of the Pittsburgh District, the dam's location in Cattaraugus County provides valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. With its historical significance and continued operational relevance, Vee Pond Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable water resource management in the region.
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 Vee Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny | 5,300 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Eldred | 1,840 cfs | → |
| Oswayo Creek At Shinglehouse | 342 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Port Allegany | 769 cfs | → |
| Genesee River At Wellsville Ny | 653 cfs | → |
| Kinzua Creek Near Guffey | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vee Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Southern Tier Expressway Cattaraugus County
- Front Avenue 494, Salamanca
- Asp Rte 1 Cattaraugus County
- Harwood Lake
- Quaker Lake Boat Launch
- Allegany State Park Town Of Coldspring
Track Vee Pond 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 Vee Pond Dam
Where does the data for Vee 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 Vee Pond Dam.