Central Bridge Reservoir #2 Dam dam
Central Bridge Reservoir #2 Dam
Central Bridge Reservoir #2 Dam, located in Central Bridge, New York, holds a significant place in water resource management as a key structure for water supply in the area. Built in 1880, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity and safety.
Despite its historical significance, the dam's condition assessment reveals a poor rating, with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in September 2019 highlighted the need for improvements to address safety concerns. Despite its challenges, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, serving as a vital structure for the Central Bridge community's water supply needs. Efforts to enhance the dam's safety and functionality are essential to mitigate risks and ensure continued water supply reliability.
With a moderate risk assessment rating and a poor condition assessment, Central Bridge Reservoir #2 Dam faces challenges that require proactive risk management measures. As a public utility structure, the dam's maintenance and upkeep are critical to prevent potential hazards and ensure the continuous supply of clean water to the community. With its earth construction and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's management and maintenance are crucial to safeguard its structural integrity and protect the surrounding area from potential threats associated with dam failure.
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 #2 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 #2 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 #2 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 #2 Dam
Where does the data for Central Bridge Reservoir #2 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 #2 Dam.