Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam dam
Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam
Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam, located in Himrod, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1975 for irrigation purposes along the TR-PLUM POINT CREEK. Standing at 30 feet tall and stretching 2140 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its lack of recent inspections and condition assessments.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and a surface area of 5 acres, serving as a crucial resource for local irrigation needs. Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, its location within the Baltimore District suggests oversight by federal agencies as well.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique design and purpose of the Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam, as well as the potential environmental impact it has on the surrounding area. With a focus on irrigation and a history dating back to the mid-1970s, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management and infrastructure in maintaining sustainable practices 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 Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny | 170 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 102 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Phelps Ny | 102 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny | 484 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 160 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 267 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam.
Boat launches
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Lodi Point State Marine Park
- Guyanoga Creek
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
- Lamoka Lake
- Ny 414 Watkins Glen
Track Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam
Where does the data for Morton Salt Lagoon #3 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 Low 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 Morton Salt Lagoon #3 Dam.