Lucian Hill Dam dam
Lucian Hill Dam
Lucian Hill Dam, located in Springwater, New York, was completed in 1967 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. This private dam stands at 16 feet tall and spans 750 feet, with a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Springwater Creek, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam, regulated by the NYS DEC, has a spillway width of 25 feet and a maximum discharge of 27 cubic feet per second. While it has a significant hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate. The dam's condition has not been rated recently, but it undergoes inspections every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Lucian Hill Dam is a vital infrastructure for the community, contributing to water conservation efforts and providing essential services for both humans and wildlife.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lucian Hill Dam intriguing due to its unique design and purpose. As a privately owned structure, it showcases the importance of effective water management and the role dams play in maintaining ecological balance. With its location in Livingston County, New York, and its impact on the local environment, the dam serves as a testament to the intricate relationship between water resources, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
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 Lucian Hill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canaseraga Creek Above Dansville Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Keshequa Cr @ Craig Colony @ Sonyea Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At Arkport Ny | 43 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 426 cfs | → |
| Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny | 3,110 cfs | → |
| Canacadea Creek Near Hornell Ny | 175 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lucian Hill Dam.
Track Lucian Hill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lucian Hill Dam
Where does the data for Lucian Hill 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 Significant 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 Lucian Hill Dam.