H F Meyers Dam & Dikes dam
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes, also known as Harry F Meyers Rec Pond, is a private water resource located in West Candor, New York. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans 1330 feet, creating a recreational area with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-DEAN CREEK and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
With a primary purpose of recreation, H F Meyers Dam & Dikes offers a surface area of 4 acres for outdoor activities and water sports. The spillway, with a width of 50 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam has a low hazard potential. Despite being not rated in terms of condition assessment, the risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the last inspection date goes back to 1976, the dam continues to offer moderate risk management measures to mitigate potential issues.
Overall, H F Meyers Dam & Dikes provides a recreational oasis in Tioga County, New York, with its earth dam structure serving as a vital water resource for the region. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the data showcases the importance of proper regulation and monitoring to ensure the safety and functionality of such infrastructure. With a moderate risk assessment, there is a need for continued oversight and potential updates to meet current standards and enhance the recreational experience for visitors.
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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes -- 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 | → |
| Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny | 4,320 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 21 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Chemung Ny | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Wappasening Creek Near Windham Center | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near H F Meyers Dam & Dikes.
Boat launches
- Sayre
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
- Riverfront
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Chemung River
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
Track H F Meyers Dam & Dikes 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes
Where does the data for H F Meyers Dam & Dikes 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes.