Brockport Waste Weir Dam dam
Brockport Waste Weir Dam
The Brockport Waste Weir Dam, located in Brockport, New York, serves a primary purpose of navigation along the TR-Brockport Creek. Constructed with a concrete dam type, this structure stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 67 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 10,488 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 8,640 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Owned by the state and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the Brockport Waste Weir Dam has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in September 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 25 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 490 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Brockport Waste Weir Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As a vital component of the local water management system, this concrete dam not only facilitates navigation but also plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage. With its impressive storage capacity and strategic location in Monroe County, New York, the dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance human needs with the preservation of natural resources.
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 Brockport Waste Weir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek At Churchville Ny | 445 cfs | → |
| Northrup Creek At North Greece Ny | 21 cfs | → |
| Oatka Creek At Garbutt Ny | 531 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Batavia Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Rochester Ny | 53 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr Abv Blossom Rd Nr Rochester Ny | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brockport Waste Weir Dam.
Track Brockport Waste Weir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brockport Waste Weir Dam
Where does the data for Brockport Waste Weir 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 Brockport Waste Weir Dam.