Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam dam
Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam
Nestled in Tioga County, New York, the Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the KETCHUMVILLE BR NANTICOKE CR. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stretches 830 feet in length and reaches a height of 44 feet, offering a storage capacity of 1007 acre-feet. Despite its importance, recent assessments have deemed its condition as poor, with a high hazard potential. The NYS DEC oversees its regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 180 feet, remains uncontrolled, posing potential risks in case of heavy inflows. The surrounding community of Maine, New York, relies on the dam for protection against flooding, highlighting the critical role it plays in safeguarding lives and property. With a drainage area of 3.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 7558 cubic feet per second, the dam's functionality is essential in managing water flow during periods of high precipitation.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam become increasingly vital. With a moderate risk rating and a history of poor condition, proactive measures must be taken to enhance its resilience and ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood-related risks. Collaboration between local government, regulatory agencies, and the community will be key in preserving this essential water resource infrastructure 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam.
Boat launches
- Nanticoke Lake
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Susquehanna River
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
Track Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam
Where does the data for Nanticoke Creek Site 7b 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 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam.