Earle Lawrence Dam dam
Earle Lawrence Dam
Earle Lawrence Dam, located in Ghent, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NYS DEC. Standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 220 feet in length, this earth dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-NORTH CREEK river, the dam boasts a spillway width of 23 feet and a maximum discharge of 354 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as a low hazard potential structure, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Earle Lawrence Dam has not been inspected since April 1994, with its condition currently listed as "Not Rated". While the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures remain unclear, its location in Columbia County presents an intriguing opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to delve into the intricacies of dam management and monitoring in the region. With its unique features and regulatory oversight, Earle Lawrence Dam offers a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation in 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 Earle Lawrence Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 362 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Earle Lawrence Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Athens Boat Launch
- Beech Road, Richmond
- Laurel Street 515, Lee
- Green Lake
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- At Thruhiker Camping
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- Beartown State Forest
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- October Mountain State Forest
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
Track Earle Lawrence 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 Earle Lawrence Dam
Where does the data for Earle Lawrence 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 Earle Lawrence Dam.