Owego Contracting Company Dam dam
Owego Contracting Company Dam
The Owego Contracting Company Dam, located in Straits Corners, Tioga, New York, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 480 feet, providing storage of up to 350 acre-feet of water from Pipe Creek. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being a privately owned structure, the Owego Contracting Company Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the area while also serving as a water resource management tool. The dam has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 585 cubic feet per second, helping to control the flow of water and prevent flooding downstream. With its strategic location and function, the dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region, supporting both environmental conservation and public enjoyment of the surrounding waterways and reservoir.
With its moderate risk assessment and not rated condition assessment, the Owego Contracting Company Dam continues to be a vital asset for water resource management and recreational activities in Tioga, New York. As a regulated structure with state oversight and regular inspections, this earth dam stands as an example of responsible infrastructure management to ensure the safety of the community and the environment. Its strategic design and purposeful operation make it a valuable component of the local water resource and climate resilience efforts, showcasing the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure for both practical and recreational purposes.
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 Owego Contracting Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Wappasening Creek Near Windham Center | 11 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny | 4,320 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 21 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Owego Contracting Company Dam.
Boat launches
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Sayre
- Susquehanna River
- Riverfront
- Nanticoke Lake
Track Owego Contracting Company Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Owego Contracting Company Dam
Where does the data for Owego Contracting Company 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 Owego Contracting Company Dam.