Camp Schoellkopf Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Camp Schoellkopf Dam, located in Folsomdale, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 17 feet and offering a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, this dam on TR-CAYUGA CREEK serves as a significant water resource in Wyoming County. With a hazard potential rated as "Significant" and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is under state regulation by the NYS DEC, ensuring regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Camp Schoellkopf Dam has a history of steady operation and serves as a key component for recreational activities and water management in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, maximum discharge of 223 cubic feet per second, and drainage area of 0.15 square miles contribute to its importance in flood control and water supply management. Additionally, the dam's location within the Baltimore District indicates its significance in the overall water resource infrastructure in the region, presenting opportunities for further exploration and research for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As a privately owned structure, Camp Schoellkopf Dam offers a unique perspective on water resource management and climate resilience in New York. With its historical significance, recreational value, and regulatory oversight, the dam stands as a symbol of collaboration between private owners and state agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience, Camp Schoellkopf Dam presents a compelling case study worth exploring further.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAYUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny
|
61cfs |
Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny
|
27cfs |
Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny
|
27cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny
|
417cfs |
Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny
|
60cfs |
Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny
|
102cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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