Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 dam
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3, also known as Nauvoo Rd Dam, is a critical flood risk reduction structure located in Windham, New York. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 63 feet and spans 1100 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1415 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-BATAVIA KILL river and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the NYS DEC, Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 has a high hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 265 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 17,600 cubic feet per second. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2016, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level and is monitored closely to implement necessary risk management measures.
With its significant role in protecting the community from flooding events, Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 stands as a vital infrastructure within the Greene County region of New York. Its strategic location, design, and operational protocols highlight the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to safeguard the local environment and residents from potential water-related disasters.
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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Kill Nr Jewett Center Ny | 14 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek Near Lexington Ny | 68 cfs | → |
| Batavia Kill At Red Falls Near Prattsville Ny | 32 cfs | → |
| West Kill Below Hunter Brook Near Spruceton Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Manor Kill At West Conesville Near Gilboa Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| West Kill Near West Kill Ny | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3.
Boat launches
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
- Green Lake
- Loop A Town Of Woodstock
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Riverside Drive Town Of Saugerties
Campgrounds
- Devils Tombstone - Dec
- North/South Lake - Dec
- Max V Shaul State Park
- Rip Van Winkle Camping
- Koa Camping
- Kenneth L. Wilson - Dec
Track Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 in the Snoflo app
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About Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3
Where does the data for Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3 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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #3.