Wolf Lake Inc Dam dam
Wolf Lake Inc Dam
Wolf Lake INC Dam, located in Sullivan, New York, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1940, this earth-type dam stands at 7 feet high and spans 223 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-WOLF LAKE river/stream, the dam's controlled spillway width is 18 feet, and it poses a low hazard potential with a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the Wolf Lake INC Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced at the state level. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one being in August 2009. Despite being non-Federal, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not explicitly outlined, leaving room for potential improvements in safety protocols.
The dam's location near Yankee Lake offers a surface area of 28 acres for recreational activities, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, Wolf Lake INC Dam serves as a vital structure for maintaining water levels and providing leisure opportunities in the region, amidst ongoing efforts to enhance its safety and emergency preparedness.
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 Wolf Lake Inc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 300 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny | 65 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Neversink Ny | 108 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Lake Inc Dam.
Boat launches
- Town Of Mamakating
- Butler Court Town Of Mamakating
- Starlight Road 55, Monticello
- Plank Road Town Of Forestburgh
- Matamoras
- Old East Main Street Town Of Wallkill
Track Wolf Lake Inc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wolf Lake Inc Dam
Where does the data for Wolf Lake Inc 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 Wolf Lake Inc Dam.