Schuyler Meadows Club Dam dam
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam
The Schuyler Meadows Club Dam, located in Watervliet, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NYS DEC. This earth dam, standing at 24 feet high and spanning 175 feet in length, serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the TR-KROMMA KILL river or stream. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a moderate hazard potential, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated" and its last inspection dates back to 2010, its hazard potential is deemed low, providing a sense of security to the surrounding community. With a maximum discharge of 738 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's design ensures effective water flow management, especially during periods of heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Schuyler Meadows Club Dam represents a vital infrastructure that contributes to the overall water management system in Albany, New York. With its location along the TR-KROMMA KILL and its capacity to store 51 acre-feet of water, this dam plays a significant role in irrigation practices while maintaining a moderate risk level. Despite the lack of recent inspections, the dam's design and purpose make it a key component in the region's water resource management efforts.
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 Schuyler Meadows Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 18,200 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 3,290 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 64 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 8,840 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schuyler Meadows Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Forbes Road Rensselaer
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Albany
- Forts Ferry Road 246, Town Of Colonie
- Crescent Road Town Of Colonie
- Clamsteam Road Boat Launch
- North Schermerhorn Road 22, City Of Cohoes
Campgrounds
- Thompsons Lake State Park
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
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About Schuyler Meadows Club Dam
Where does the data for Schuyler Meadows Club 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 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 Schuyler Meadows Club Dam.