Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam dam
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam, located in Savona, New York, is a state-owned earth dam completed in 1966. This dam serves multiple purposes, including providing storage for Birdseye Hollow Creek and creating a habitat for wildlife in the area. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 1440 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet and a normal storage of 132 acre-feet.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2450 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection date recorded in September 2008. The state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the dam is the NYS DEC, ensuring that it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced to maintain public safety and environmental conservation.
Overall, Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam is a vital structure for water resource management and habitat preservation in the region. Its strategic location and design make it an essential element in the ecosystem, providing essential storage capacity for water resources and contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area. As a state-regulated dam, it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its integrity and safety for both wildlife and the surrounding community.
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 Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny | 484 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 267 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Corning Ny | 142 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny | 272 cfs | → |
| Tioga River Near Erwins Ny | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above South Addison Ny | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lamoka Lake
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
- Ny 414 Watkins Glen
- Guyanoga Creek
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lamoka Baptist Camp
- Ebeneezer's Crossing Primitive Tent Site
- Watkins Glen Family Camping
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Clute Memorial Park
- Keuka Lake State Park
Paddle runs
Track Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam
Where does the data for Birdseye Hollow Wildlife 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 Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam.