Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam dam
Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam
Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam, also known as Park Station, is a vital infrastructure located in Erin, Chemung County, New York. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 53 feet and spans 800 feet along Newtown Creek. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 1191 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 7155 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the NYS DEC, Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam is inspected biennially to ensure its satisfactory condition and high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its community effectively, providing both flood risk reduction and recreational opportunities. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 100 acres with a drainage area of 2.67 square miles, making it a crucial component of water resource management in the region.
With its moderate risk assessment and uncontrolled spillway, Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam remains a key player in water resource and climate resilience efforts in Chemung County. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, dams like this play a crucial role in protecting communities from flooding and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources.
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 Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung River At Elmira Ny | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Chemung Ny | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 21 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny | 4,320 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam.
Track Newtown Hoffman Site 3a 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam
Where does the data for Newtown Hoffman Site 3a 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 3a Dam.