Lake Vanare Dam dam
Lake Vanare Dam
Lake Vanare Dam, located in Warren County, New York, is a local government-owned structure that has been serving primarily for recreational purposes since its completion in 1926. With a dam height of 8 feet and a length of 110 feet, the earth dam overlooks the picturesque NEOWE BROOK, offering a serene setting for visitors to enjoy water-based activities. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 91 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 30 acres and draining a 3-square mile watershed area.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Lake Vanare Dam poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The spillway, with a width of 65 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled releases in times of high water flows. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular state inspections and enforcement ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in 2014, indicating a proactive approach to emergency management and public safety.
Overall, Lake Vanare Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the community of Lake Vanare, offering recreational opportunities and water resource management in a sustainable manner. As climate change impacts water resources, the dam's role in regulating water levels and mitigating flood risks becomes increasingly important, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Vanare Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 75 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Vanare Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake George
- Boat Launch Drive Town Of Lake Luzerne
- North Shore Road Town Of Hadley
- Overlook Road Town Of Hadley
- Spier Falls Road Moreau
- County Route 9 Corinth
Campgrounds
- Luzerne - Dec
- King Phillips Campground
- Lake George Battleground - Dec
- Thousand Acres Ranch Resort
- Corinth
- Hearthstone Point - Dec
Fishing spots
Track Lake Vanare 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 Lake Vanare Dam
Where does the data for Lake Vanare 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 Lake Vanare Dam.