Torpy Pond Dam dam
Torpy Pond Dam
Torpy Pond Dam, located in Georgetown, New York, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1963 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 110 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 170 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-OTSELIC RIVER and falls under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), with state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Torpy Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in 1998. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, serving as a safety measure for managing excess water flow. While the dam has not undergone modification in recent years, it remains a significant structure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and sustainability of water bodies in the region. As a recreational site, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a picturesque spot in the Madison County landscape.
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 Torpy Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Torpy Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Lake Moraine
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Balsam Pond
- Chittning Pond
- Tully Lake
Campgrounds
- Forest Lake Campground
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Bowman Lake State Park
- Green Lakes State Park
Track Torpy Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Torpy Pond Dam
Where does the data for Torpy 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 Torpy Pond Dam.