Dolgeville dam
Dolgeville
Dolgeville, a hydroelectric dam located in Herkimer, New York, was completed in 1897 and serves as a key water resource in the area. Managed by a private owner, the dam stands at 20 feet high and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, with a drainage area of 261 square miles. With a low hazard potential, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 180 feet and one vertical lift gate.
The dam is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's moderate risk management measures, providing necessary water resources for the community while minimizing potential hazards. As a gravity dam with a multi-arch core type, Dolgeville plays a crucial role in harnessing hydroelectric power and contributing to the sustainable energy efforts in the region.
Overall, Dolgeville's presence as a hydroelectric facility in the East Canada Creek not only highlights the historical significance of water infrastructure in New York but also underscores the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of climate change. The dam's continued operation and regulation by state and federal agencies demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Dolgeville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dolgeville .
Boat launches
- South Washington Street Herkimer
- Public Boat Launch
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- St. Johnsville Campsite And Marina
- Caroga Lake - Dec
- Glimmerglass State Park
- Rock Lake Tentsite
- Canary Pond Tentsite
- Silver Lake Tentsite
Track Dolgeville 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 Dolgeville
Where does the data for Dolgeville 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 Dolgeville .