Blind Brook Club Dam dam
Blind Brook Club Dam
The Blind Brook Club Dam, located in Rye, New York, serves a primary purpose of irrigation along the Blind Brook river. Completed in 1959, this concrete dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 130 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a high hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 54 feet wide, allows for a maximum discharge of 670 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers 2 acres with a drainage area of 1.79 square miles. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with inspections conducted every 2 years. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place to mitigate risks associated with the dam's high hazard potential.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Blind Brook Club Dam offers a unique insight into the challenges and management of aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history dating back to the late 1950s, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of water storage systems in the region.
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 Blind Brook Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rippowam River At Stamford | 7 cfs | → |
| Fivemile River Near New Canaan | 0 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At West Nyack Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At Rivervale Nj | 28 cfs | → |
| Croton R @ New Croton Dam Nr Croton-On-Hudson Ny | 202 cfs | → |
| Cross River At Katonah Ny | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blind Brook Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Seagate Road 3, Greenwich
- Maple Way 10, Town Of North Castle
- Warburton Avenue 565, Hastings-On-Hudson
- Lloyd Harbor Road 72, Lloyd Harbor
- Croton Riverwalk Croton-On-Hudson
- Saugatuck River
Campgrounds
- Croton Point Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Battle Row
- Park Shore Day Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Track Blind Brook Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Blind Brook Club Dam
Where does the data for Blind Brook Club 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 Blind Brook Club Dam.