James Hughey Dam dam
James Hughey Dam
James Hughey Dam, located in Ashford Hollow, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 430 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Situated on TR-CONNOISARAULEY CREEK, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite its low hazard potential, James Hughey Dam is considered to have a high risk level, with a risk assessment of 2. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a maximum discharge capacity of 142 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as an important recreational resource for the local community and visitors to enjoy.
While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have a spillway width of 28 feet and a total surface area of 11 acres. The dam area offers opportunities for outdoor activities and serves as a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while also being mindful of the importance of dam safety and risk management measures in place.
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 James Hughey Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Eldred | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny | 319 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny | 825 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James Hughey Dam.
Boat launches
- New Albion Lake
- Harwood Lake
- Front Avenue 494, Salamanca
- Aldrich Street Gowanda / Jogowöde'
- Genesee Road North Collins
- Asp Rte 1 Cattaraugus County
Track James Hughey Dam 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 James Hughey Dam
Where does the data for James Hughey 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 James Hughey Dam.