Dam At Lock E 26 dam
Dam At Lock E 26
The Dam At Lock E 26, located in Wayne, New York, along the Erie Canal Clyde River, serves primarily as a flood risk reduction structure, completed in 1910 with a height of 28 feet and a length of 440 feet. Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), this concrete dam has a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its functionality and safety.
With a storage capacity of 3,744 acre-feet, the Dam At Lock E 26 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area while also supporting navigation along the river. Owned and regulated by the state, this structure stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and continues to be a vital component of the region's water resource management infrastructure. While lacking detailed risk management measures and emergency action plans, the dam's strategic location and design contribute significantly to the overall resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of potential water-related challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Dam At Lock E 26 represents a blend of historical significance and modern-day functionality in managing water flow and flood risks. As part of the larger network of dams and locks along the Erie Canal, this structure not only protects the local area from inundation but also facilitates navigation and water resource utilization. With ongoing state oversight and periodic inspections, the dam remains a critical asset in maintaining water quality, quantity, and safety for the residents of Fox Ridge and beyond in Wayne County, New York.
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 Dam At Lock E 26 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca River (Erie Canal) Near Port Byron Ny | 7,850 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek At Phelps Ny | 383 cfs | → |
| Owasco Outlet At Genesee St. | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 209 cfs | → |
| Erie (Barge) Canal At Lock 30 | 232 cfs | → |
| Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny | 405 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam At Lock E 26.
Track Dam At Lock E 26 in the Snoflo app
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About Dam At Lock E 26
Where does the data for Dam At Lock E 26 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 Dam At Lock E 26.