Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam dam
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam in Bowen, New York, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Battle Creek. Completed in 1955, this earth dam boasts a height of 15 feet and a length of 230 feet, providing a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge rate of 148 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed. Despite its last inspection dating back to 1977, the dam continues to serve as a key asset in flood prevention efforts in Cattaraugus County.
With its uncontrolled spillway, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in maintaining the safety and stability of the local community. Located within the Pittsburgh District, this structure exemplifies the collaboration between state and federal agencies in ensuring the resilience of water resources and climate adaptation strategies. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to mitigate flood risks and protect the environment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny | 319 cfs | → |
| Conewango Creek At Russell | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Kinzua Dam | 3,820 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River Bl Conewango Creek At Warren | 5,920 cfs | → |
| Brokenstraw Creek At Youngsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Allegany State Park Town Of Coldspring
- Quaker Lake Boat Launch
- Willow Bay Boat Ramp
- Akeley Boat Launch
- Fairmount Avenue Jamestown
- Dunham Avenue Celoron
Track Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Monte Shields Farm Pond 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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam.