Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam dam
Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam
Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam, also known as Claude W Camenga Wl Pond, is a privately owned structure located in South Edmeston, New York. This earth dam, completed in 1953, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 170 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres.
The dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 73 feet, and the dam is situated along the TR-Tallette Creek. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam intriguing due to its unique purpose as a wildlife pond and its moderate risk assessment. The dam serves as a habitat for wildlife in the area and plays a role in managing water resources within the region. With its low hazard potential and state regulation, the dam represents a balance between conservation efforts and infrastructure management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny | 414 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Ouleout Creek At East Sidney Ny | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Chittning Pond
- Lake Moraine
- Lebanon Reservoir
- County Highway 32b Town Of Norwich
- Mohawk River
- Susquehanna River
Campgrounds
- Bowman Lake State Park
- Glimmerglass State Park
- Emmanuel Christian Campgrounds
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- East Sidney Dam Rec Area
Track Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for Claude W Camenga Wildlife 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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam.