Cramer-Reichman Dam dam
Cramer-Reichman Dam
Located in Hortonville, New York, the Cramer-Reichman Dam stands as a private entity with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1930, this buttress-type dam measures 9 feet in height and 80 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The dam regulates the flow of the TR-TYLER BROOK stream and has a controlled spillway width of 16 feet.
Maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Cramer-Reichman Dam is subject to regular inspections and is regulated at the state level for safety compliance. With a significant hazard potential rating and a very high risk assessment, this dam requires careful monitoring and operational management to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the recreational users who enjoy its waters.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the Cramer-Reichman Dam remains a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, this dam serves as a vital component in the overall ecosystem and plays a key role in mitigating potential risks associated with flooding and water scarcity.
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 Cramer-Reichman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Callicoon Ny | 2,410 cfs | → |
| Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls Ny | 409 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Lordville Ny | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Equinunk Creek Near Dillontown | 41 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware R At Fishs Eddy Ny | 871 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware River At Harvard Ny | 351 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cramer-Reichman Dam.
Track Cramer-Reichman 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 Cramer-Reichman Dam
Where does the data for Cramer-Reichman 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 Cramer-Reichman Dam.