Delaware Hunting Club Dam dam
Delaware Hunting Club Dam
Delaware Hunting Club Dam, located in Westbrookville, New York, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes along the FALL BROOK river. Standing at 12 feet in height and stretching 750 feet in length, this Earth-type dam has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 958 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 72 feet wide, helps regulate water flow and prevent potential flooding downstream.
While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its age and lack of recent inspection data, the dam is state-regulated and subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the NYS DEC. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The risk management measures and overall risk characterization for the dam are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Delaware Hunting Club Dam to be an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment, showcasing the complexities of balancing recreational use with safety and environmental concerns. The dam's location within Sullivan County, New York, offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of water resource management, regulatory oversight, and community engagement in safeguarding critical infrastructure. As discussions around climate change and water sustainability continue to evolve, understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with dams like Delaware Hunting Club Dam can provide valuable insights for future policy and decision-making processes.
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 Delaware Hunting Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 300 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny | 65 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delaware Hunting Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Butler Court Town Of Mamakating
- Town Of Mamakating
- Plank Road Town Of Forestburgh
- Starlight Road 55, Monticello
- Matamoras
- Old East Main Street Town Of Wallkill
Track Delaware Hunting Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Delaware Hunting Club Dam
Where does the data for Delaware Hunting Club 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 Delaware Hunting Club Dam.