Hatch Lake Dam dam
Hatch Lake Dam
Located in Madison, New York, Hatch Lake Dam is a state-regulated structure built in 1836 primarily for recreation purposes. With a height of 11 feet and a length of 40 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 175 acre-feet. The dam controls the flow of Bradley Brook and covers a surface area of 134 acres, serving as a popular recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Although rated as having a low hazard potential and not currently assessed for condition, Hatch Lake Dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 6 feet and is under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. While last inspected in 1998, the dam has not been evaluated for risk management measures, emergency action plans, or inundation maps in recent years, highlighting the need for updated assessments and preparedness measures.
Despite its age and limited recent evaluations, Hatch Lake Dam remains a vital structure for water management and recreational activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of proper maintenance, risk assessment, and emergency planning for dams like Hatch Lake becomes increasingly crucial to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment and communities.
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 Hatch Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hatch Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Lake Moraine
- Chittning Pond
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Balsam Pond
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
Campgrounds
- Forest Lake Campground
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Bowman Lake State Park
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
Track Hatch Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hatch Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hatch 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 Hatch Lake Dam.