Bennetts Bridge - Dike B dam
Bennetts Bridge - Dike B
Bennetts Bridge - Dike B is a crucial structure located in Camden, New York, along the Salmon River. Built in 1914, this earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 1330 feet, serving primarily for hydroelectric purposes. With a storage capacity of 66,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,500 acres, this dam plays a significant role in flood risk reduction and recreation activities in the area.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bennetts Bridge - Dike B has a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, signifying the importance of its structural integrity. Although the condition assessment is not currently available, regular inspections are conducted with an inspection frequency of 1 per year. While no spillway is present, the dam's associated structures and emergency action plan are under review to ensure the safety and preparedness of the surrounding community in case of any unforeseen events.
This historical dam not only showcases early 20th-century engineering but also highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations. As a key player in the hydroelectric sector, Bennetts Bridge - Dike B stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance the utilization of water resources for energy production while safeguarding against potential risks and environmental impacts.
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 Bennetts Bridge - Dike B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Sandy Creek Near Adams Ny | 334 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennetts Bridge - Dike B .
Boat launches
- Doreen Drive Town Of Sandy Creek
- Oneida Lake
- County Route 40 Town Of Mexico
- South Colwell Pond
- South Sandy Creek
Campgrounds
- Bears Sleepy Hollow
- Selkirk Shores State Park
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Southwick Beach State Park
Track Bennetts Bridge - Dike B in the Snoflo app
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About Bennetts Bridge - Dike B
Where does the data for Bennetts Bridge - Dike B 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 Bennetts Bridge - Dike B .