Enfield Glen Dam dam
Enfield Glen Dam
Enfield Glen Dam, also known as Enfield Lake, is a state-owned recreational dam located in Ithaca, New York. Completed in 1933, this arch dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 92 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Situated on Enfield Creek, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and boasts a surface area of 5 acres, drawing visitors to enjoy its scenic surroundings.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Enfield Glen Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition. While it lacks a spillway, the dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 2800 cubic feet per second. Despite the last inspection dating back to 1989, the dam continues to be a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Tompkins County.
Enfield Glen Dam's location within the Baltimore District adds to its appeal, inviting visitors to explore the beauty of the Enfield Creek watershed. With its historical significance and potential for risk management measures in the future, this state-regulated dam stands as a testament to New York's commitment to maintaining its water resources for generations to come.
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 Enfield Glen Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 119 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 30 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Elmira Ny | 1,940 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 436 cfs | → |
| Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Enfield Glen Dam.
Boat launches
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
- Ny 414 Watkins Glen
- Lodi Point State Marine Park
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Chemung River
- Lamoka Lake
Track Enfield Glen 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 Enfield Glen Dam
Where does the data for Enfield Glen 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 Enfield Glen Dam.