Cody Pond Dam dam
Cody Pond Dam
Cody Pond Dam, located in Oswego, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for hydroelectric power generation and recreation. The dam, with a height of 14 feet and a length of 120 feet, impounds the TR-W Branch Little River, providing a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Cody Pond Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement actions. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet, ensuring the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow. While the structure's condition is currently not rated, it meets all necessary guidelines and regulations for continued operation.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Cody Pond Dam an intriguing example of a small-scale hydroelectric facility with a dual purpose of power generation and recreational use. Its location along the TR-W Branch Little River offers a peaceful setting for outdoor activities, while its regulated status ensures that it operates safely and effectively within the surrounding environment. Despite its unassuming size, the dam plays a significant role in the local water management infrastructure and contributes to the sustainable development of the region.
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 Cody Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| Oneida River Near Euclid Ny | 6,420 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 497 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cody Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Oneida Lake
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Oneida River
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- State Street 129, Phoenix
Campgrounds
- Verona Beach State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Bears Sleepy Hollow
Track Cody Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cody Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cody Pond 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 Cody Pond Dam.