Gooseneck Reservoir Dam dam
Gooseneck Reservoir Dam
The Gooseneck Reservoir Dam in Paradox, Essex County, New York, is a concrete structure completed in 1951 primarily for recreation purposes, with a normal storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 20 feet, with a surface area of 77 acres and a drainage area of 1.1 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has been identified as having a high risk level (2), indicating the need for effective risk management measures.
Owned and regulated by the state of New York, specifically the NYS DEC, the Gooseneck Reservoir Dam has undergone state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With no associated structures and no spillway, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 175 cubic feet per second. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk assessment suggests a need for proactive risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards and maintain its integrity for water resource and climate enthusiasts who value sustainable water infrastructure.
Located along the TR-EAGLE LAKE river/stream, the Gooseneck Reservoir Dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and is represented in Congress by Elise M. Stefanik (R). With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, this dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like the Gooseneck Reservoir Dam will be crucial in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Gooseneck Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 311 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 874 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 cfs | → |
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gooseneck Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Rock Pond Trail Essex County
- Lachuteriver Walk Interpretive Trail Ticonderoga
- Mossy Point Boat Launch
- Ticonderoga Boat Launch
- State Route 74 Shoreham
- Hanson Road Shoreham
Fishing spots
- Black Pond Access Point
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Combination Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
- Moses Pond
Track Gooseneck Reservoir 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 Gooseneck Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Gooseneck Reservoir 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 Low 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 Gooseneck Reservoir Dam.