Canopus Lake North End Dam dam
Canopus Lake North End Dam
Canopus Lake North End Dam, located in Continental Village, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1972 with a height of 20 feet and a length of 433 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other activities, with a normal storage capacity of 245 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 333 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Canopus Creek and has a surface area of 50 acres, providing a serene and picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Canopus Lake North End Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it has a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet, ensuring proper water flow management during periods of high discharge. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam remains a vital structure for the surrounding community and offers opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.
Visitors to Canopus Lake North End Dam can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the area while also being reassured by the moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential of the dam. With its close proximity to the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam represents a harmonious blend of natural and man-made structures that contribute to both the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities. The dam's role in water resource management and its scenic surroundings make it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to appreciate the intersection of infrastructure and nature.
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 Canopus Lake North End Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Croton River At Richardsville Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| W Br Croton River Below Dam Near Kent Cliffs Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Horse Pound Brook Near Lake Carmel Ny | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River Near Carmel Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River Near Croton Falls Ny | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canopus Lake North End Dam.
Boat launches
- Market Street 114, Wappingers Falls
- Spring Street 51, Wappingers Falls
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
- Hudson Avenue Peekskill
- Broadway Buchanan
- Old Indian Trail 98, Town Of Marlborough
Campgrounds
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park
- Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center
- Round Pond Military
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
Track Canopus Lake North End Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Canopus Lake North End Dam
Where does the data for Canopus Lake North End 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 Canopus Lake North End Dam.