Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam dam
Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam
Located in Johnstown, New York, the Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam, also known as High Daddy Dam, serves as a crucial water supply structure in Fulton County. Built in 1919, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and stretches 435 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet and a normal storage of 404 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 41 acres and drains an area of 2.6 square miles, with a maximum discharge rate of 1650 cubic feet per second.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of March 2017. Despite its age, the structure continues to fulfill its primary purpose of providing water supply to the region, with inspections conducted every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway, with a width of 165 feet, is uncontrolled in nature, showcasing the dam's reliance on natural flow regulation mechanisms.
In the face of moderate risk, the Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam remains a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, supported by state-permitted operations and regular inspections to uphold its integrity. As an essential asset for water supply in the area, this historic dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship, safeguarding the community against water scarcity while maintaining a delicate balance with the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 436 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Launch
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Houseman Street Town Of Northampton
Track Cork Center Storage Reservoir 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 Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Cork Center Storage Reservoir 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 Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam.