Warner Lake Dam dam
Warner Lake Dam
Warner Lake Dam, located in East Berne, New York, is a private earth dam constructed in 1964 primarily for recreation purposes. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 70 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the Albany County area. The dam is located along the TR-FOX CREEK and is regulated by the NYS DEC, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite being classified as having a "Fair" condition assessment, Warner Lake Dam presents a significant hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and a moderate risk level of 3. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 168 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 120 acres, with a drainage area of 1.88 square miles. The last inspection was conducted in April 2020, with a scheduled frequency of every 4 years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Warner Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of engineering and environmental stewardship. As a privately owned structure in a picturesque setting, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to ensure public safety and preserve natural habitats for future generations.
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 Warner Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 242 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 77 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 11,500 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 3,010 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warner Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Alco Heritage Trail Schenectady
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Niskayuna
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
- Lock 7 Boat Launch
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Albany
Campgrounds
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Thompsons Lake State Park
- Max V Shaul State Park
- Mallet Pond
- North/South Lake - Dec
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About Warner Lake Dam
Where does the data for Warner Lake 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 Significant 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 Warner Lake Dam.