Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 dam
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1, also known as Stony Pond, is a state-owned earth dam located in Madison, New York. Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 270 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-EATON RESERVOIR, this structure is regulated by the NYS DEC and undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 poses minimal threat to surrounding areas. The spillway width of 129 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 340 cubic feet per second, making it capable of managing excess water flow effectively. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," indicating that further evaluation may be needed to determine its structural health and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
As a vital component of water resource management in the region, Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 serves a crucial role in flood control and water storage. With its location within the Buffalo District, this dam plays a key part in maintaining the balance of the TR-EATON RESERVOIR and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like this one will be essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem and communities.
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 Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Lake Moraine
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Chittning Pond
- Tully Lake
Campgrounds
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Forest Lake Campground
- Green Lakes State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
Track Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1
Where does the data for Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 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 Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1.