Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam dam
Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam
Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam, located in Broome County, New York, stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Nanticoke Creek. Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam measures 67 feet in height and spans 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1475 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a satisfactory condition assessment, the Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam poses moderate risk and is subject to biennial inspections. The spillway, with a width of 500 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 19,084 cubic feet per second. The dam's strategic placement and design are essential for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, making it a vital component of water resource management in the region. Overall, Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam serves as a testament to effective collaboration between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding the community against natural disasters.
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 Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 14 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam.
Boat launches
- Nanticoke Lake
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Susquehanna River
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
Track Nanticoke Creek Site 7a 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam
Where does the data for Nanticoke Creek Site 7a 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam.