Mcconnellsville Dam dam
Mcconnellsville Dam
Mcconnellsville Dam, located in Mcconnellsville, New York, was completed in 1914 and stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 260 feet. The dam, primarily used for recreation, is constructed as a Timber Crib type dam and spans the WEST BRANCH FISH CREEK. With a normal storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a surface area of 32 acres, the dam offers a picturesque site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Managed by a private entity and regulated by the NYS DEC, Mcconnellsville Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Though the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has been inspected as recently as August 2003. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 176 feet, serving as a safety measure in case of excessive water flow. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam remains a popular recreational spot within the Oneida County area, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics in a serene setting.
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 Mcconnellsville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 497 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcconnellsville Dam.
Boat launches
- Oneida Lake
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Mohawk River
Campgrounds
- Verona Beach State Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Oneida Shores County Park
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About Mcconnellsville Dam
Where does the data for Mcconnellsville 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 Mcconnellsville Dam.