Joseph Boyd Dam dam
Joseph Boyd Dam
Joseph Boyd Dam, located in Battenville, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1968 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for various aquatic species in the area. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 150 feet along the TR-WHITTAKER BROOK.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Joseph Boyd Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been officially rated since its last inspection in 1995. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, measures for risk management are yet to be detailed, indicating a need for updated emergency action plans and guidelines to address any potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Joseph Boyd Dam serves as a vital structure in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife habitats in Washington County, New York. As a key component of the local ecosystem, it underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure their continued effectiveness and safety for both the environment and surrounding communities.
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 Joseph Boyd Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 937 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 6,580 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 202 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 351 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joseph Boyd Dam.
Boat launches
- Cossayuna Lake
- Schuyler Island Way Schuylerville
- West River Road Moreau
- Batten Kill Road Arlington
- Beach Road South Glens Falls
- Adirondack Northway Queensbury
Campgrounds
- Lake Lauderdale Campground
- Camping On The Battenkill
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Lake Hadlock Inn, Beach And Campground
- South Bourne Pond
- North Bourne Pond
Fishing spots
Track Joseph Boyd Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Joseph Boyd Dam
Where does the data for Joseph Boyd 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 Joseph Boyd Dam.