Gananda Golf Course Dam dam
Gananda Golf Course Dam
The Gananda Golf Course Dam, located in Huddle, Wayne County, New York, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Black Creek. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a length of 342 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 698 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding in the area. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is regulated and inspected by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The primary purpose of the Gananda Golf Course Dam is flood risk reduction, with an additional function of water supply for the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 500 cubic feet per second during periods of high water flow. Despite being constructed in an unknown year, the dam remains in good condition and is not currently rated for its structural stability. With its strategic location and capacity to hold back floodwaters, the Gananda Golf Course Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential water-related hazards.
As an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, the Gananda Golf Course Dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks along the Black Creek. With its capacity for flood risk reduction and water supply, this privately-owned earth dam is a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related emergencies. Regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in Wayne County, New York.
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 Gananda Golf Course Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Erie (Barge) Canal At Lock 30 | 232 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr Abv Blossom Rd Nr Rochester Ny | 298 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Rochester Ny | 53 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills | 77 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 209 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Phelps Ny | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gananda Golf Course Dam.
Track Gananda Golf Course Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gananda Golf Course Dam
Where does the data for Gananda Golf Course 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 Gananda Golf Course Dam.