Deposit Reservoir Dam dam
Deposit Reservoir Dam
The Deposit Reservoir Dam, located in Deposit, New York, stands as a significant structure in the water management landscape. Classified as a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam boasts a height of 21 feet and a length of 600 feet. With a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the water levels of the TR-WEST BR DELAWARE RIVER.
Despite its recreational significance, the Deposit Reservoir Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition. With a moderate risk level and a history of poor condition assessment, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and prevent any potential emergencies. The dam, regulated by the NYS DEC, is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Deposit Reservoir Dam to be a compelling case study in the management of private dams for recreational purposes. Its location in Broome, New York, and its association with the TR-WEST BR DELAWARE RIVER make it a focal point for understanding the intersection of human activity, water resources, and environmental conservation. With its history, condition, and risk assessment in focus, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of diligence in maintaining critical infrastructure for both recreational enjoyment and public safety.
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 Deposit Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Br Delaware River At Stilesville Ny | 452 cfs | → |
| West Branch Delaware River At Hale Eddy Ny | 601 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Trout Creek Near Trout Creek Ny | 24 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware R At Fishs Eddy Ny | 871 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deposit Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- West Branch Delaware River
- Balls Eddy-Temporarily Closed
- Colesville Town
- Susquehanna River
- Oakland Access
- Shehawken
Track Deposit Reservoir 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 Deposit Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Deposit Reservoir 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 Deposit Reservoir Dam.