Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam dam
Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam
The Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam is a critical structure in the fight against flood risk in Dryden, New York. Built in 1998 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 70.1 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 3992 acre-feet. Situated on the Virgil Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impact of potential flooding events in the area.
Managed by the NYS DEC, this dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose, the Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in February 2019. In the event of an emergency, it is important for local government and residents to be prepared and have an effective Emergency Action Plan in place.
Overall, the Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, working to protect the community from the devastating impact of floods. With its high risk assessment and comprehensive management measures, this dam serves as a key component in the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources and combat the effects of climate change in the area.
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 Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 102 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 605 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 8,540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam.
Boat launches
- Nanticoke Lake
- Papish Pond
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Long Pond
- Tully Lake
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
Track Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater 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 Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam
Where does the data for Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater 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 High 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 Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam.