Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam dam
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam, located in Dolgeville, New York, is a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Beaver Brook river. Built in 2002 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 1067 feet, providing a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the NYS DEC and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood hazards.
The dam's uncontrolled spillway and high hazard potential highlight the importance of its maintenance and monitoring. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is designed to withstand the maximum discharge of 2557 cubic feet per second, protecting the surrounding Herkimer County community from potential flooding events. Its primary purpose of flood risk reduction is a testament to the critical role it plays in safeguarding the local area from water-related disasters.
As an essential component of flood risk management, Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam serves as a key example of effective water resource infrastructure in New York. Its strategic location, design, and regulatory oversight contribute to the overall resilience of the region in the face of climate-related challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will appreciate the intricate details and significance of this dam in protecting the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- St. Johnsville Campsite And Marina
- Caroga Lake - Dec
- Rock Lake Tentsite
- Glimmerglass State Park
- Canary Pond Tentsite
- Silver Lake Tentsite
Track Beaver Brook Site #1 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam
Where does the data for Beaver Brook Site #1 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam.