Kessinger Taberg Dam dam
Kessinger Taberg Dam
Kessinger Taberg Dam, located in Taberg, New York, is a concrete structure completed in 1908 primarily used for water supply from the East Branch Fish Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 240 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 137 square miles. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a high risk (2) due to unspecified factors.
Owned by the local government, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Although it lacks a spillway, Kessinger Taberg Dam has a spillway width of 135 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 14,500 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its last inspection in 1998 suggests a need for updated assessments and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kessinger Taberg Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management. As a vital infrastructure supporting water supply in the region, understanding its risk profile and potential vulnerabilities is crucial for ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities and ecosystems. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a focal point for ongoing discussions on balancing water resource management with the need for proactive risk mitigation strategies in the face of changing climate dynamics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kessinger Taberg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 497 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kessinger Taberg Dam.
Boat launches
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Oneida Lake
- Mohawk River
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Black River
Campgrounds
- Delta Lake State Park
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
Track Kessinger Taberg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kessinger Taberg Dam
Where does the data for Kessinger Taberg 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 Kessinger Taberg Dam.