Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam dam
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam, located in Varysburg, New York, along the TR-TONAWANDA CREEK, is a private recreational facility completed in 1960. This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet, with a length of 1200 feet, and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam serves as a low-hazard structure, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the NYS DEC, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. With a primary purpose of recreation, the Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based adventures. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and limited drainage area of 0.1 square miles, the dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the beautiful surroundings of Wyoming County, New York.
For those interested in water resources and climate conservation, Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam provides a fascinating case study of a privately owned recreational structure that contributes to the local ecosystem while offering recreational opportunities. With its scenic location and low-hazard potential, the dam serves as a valuable asset for both the Boy Scouts and the surrounding community, highlighting the importance of responsible dam management and maintenance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oatka Creek At Warsaw Ny | 81 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny | 140 cfs | → |
| Genesee River At Portageville Ny | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny | 3,110 cfs | → |
| Keshequa Cr @ Craig Colony @ Sonyea Ny | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam.
Track Camp Jecosi Boy Scout 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam
Where does the data for Camp Jecosi Boy Scout 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam.