Bowlers Corners Lake Dam dam
Bowlers Corners Lake Dam
Bowlers Corners Lake Dam in Fulton, New York, stands as a private earth dam with a primary purpose for recreation. This dam, situated in Bowlers Corners alongside TR-WEST STONY CREEK, spans 200 feet in length and reaches a height of 10 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, its risk assessment falls under the moderate category.
Managed by the NYS DEC, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and a surface area of 28 acres. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with the last inspection dating back to December 31, 1901. With a moderate risk level and no emergency action plan in place, Bowlers Corners Lake Dam serves as a recreational haven with a watchful eye on potential safety concerns.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the wonders of Bowlers Corners Lake Dam, its historical significance intertwines with its modern-day recreational charm. With a moderate risk level and a low hazard potential, the dam provides a serene backdrop for visitors seeking solace in nature's embrace. While its condition assessment remains elusive, the dam's structural integrity and regulated maintenance ensure a safe environment for all who revel in its beauty along the tranquil shores of Bowlers Corners.
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 Bowlers Corners Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 436 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bowlers Corners Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Launch
- Houseman Street Town Of Northampton
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Sacandaga Lake Dec Boat Launch
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Sacandaga Reservoir
Track Bowlers Corners Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bowlers Corners Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bowlers Corners Lake 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 Bowlers Corners Lake Dam.