Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam dam
Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam
Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam, also known as Kittatinny Mountain Upper Dam, is a captivating structure located in Warren, New Jersey, specifically in the city of Hainesburg. Built in 1965 by Ebasco Services, Inc., this rockfill dam stands at an impressive height of 70 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 4,900 acre-feet. With its primary purpose being hydroelectric power generation, this dam plays a crucial role in harnessing the natural resources of the Yards Creek.
Managed under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and reliability. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, this dam is closely monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in the event of an emergency. Despite the lack of available condition assessment data, efforts are made to maintain and manage this essential water resource infrastructure effectively.
In addition to its functional role in hydroelectric power generation, Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam also serves as a scenic landmark in the Kittatinny Mountain region. Its strategic location and impressive design make it a fascinating site for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike, highlighting the intersection of human ingenuity and natural elements in harnessing the power of water for sustainable energy production.
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 Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yards Creek Near Blairstown Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj | 58 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek At Minisink Hills | 235 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 115 cfs | → |
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 45 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam .
Boat launches
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Kittatinny Access Area
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- East Bangor Lake
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Front Street Belvidere
Track Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam
Where does the data for Yards Creek Upper - Main 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 Yards Creek Upper - Main Dam .