Central Bridge Reservoir Dam dam
Central Bridge Reservoir Dam
Central Bridge Reservoir Dam, located in Central Bridge, New York, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region. Built in 1880, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 600 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Cobleskill Creek and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Despite its historical significance and vital role in water supply, the Central Bridge Reservoir Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. Its last inspection in September 2019 revealed a need for maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. The dam's emergency action plan is outdated, posing a potential risk in the event of a breach or failure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the state of Central Bridge Reservoir Dam, there is a call for increased attention and investment in its maintenance and risk management measures. With a moderate risk assessment rating and outdated emergency preparedness protocols, it is essential for authorities to address the dam's structural integrity and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water supply system.
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 Central Bridge Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 84 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 28 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Mine Kill Near North Blenheim Ny | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Central Bridge Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Mohawk River
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
Track Central Bridge Reservoir 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 Central Bridge Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Central Bridge Reservoir 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 Central Bridge Reservoir Dam.