Edgewood Lake Upper Dam dam
Edgewood Lake Upper Dam
Edgewood Lake Upper Dam, located in Sullivan County, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Built in 1955, this stone dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 310 feet, creating a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 20 acres and serves the purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Edgewood Lake Upper Dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition was assessed as satisfactory as of December 2016. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of four times a year. While the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, there are currently no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place, suggesting a potential area for improvement in terms of safety and preparedness for potential hazards.
Overall, Edgewood Lake Upper Dam offers a picturesque location for recreational activities in the Beaver Kill area. However, with its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, it is important for authorities to prioritize safety measures and emergency planning to ensure the continued enjoyment of the dam while mitigating potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
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 Edgewood Lake Upper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls Ny | 409 cfs | → |
| East Branch Delaware River At Downsville Ny | 229 cfs | → |
| Tremper Kill Near Andes Ny | 32 cfs | → |
| Mill Brook Near Dunraven Ny | 40 cfs | → |
| Neversink River Near Claryville Ny | 106 cfs | → |
| West Branch Neversink R At Claryville | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edgewood Lake Upper Dam.
Boat launches
- Nyc 4 Road Town Of Andes
- Bureau Of Water Supply Road 3 Town Of Andes
- Delaware River
- Callicoon
- Damascus
- State Highway 55a Town Of Wawarsing
Track Edgewood Lake Upper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Edgewood Lake Upper Dam
Where does the data for Edgewood Lake Upper 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 Significant 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 Edgewood Lake Upper Dam.