Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel dam
Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel
Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel is a privately owned hydroelectric dam located in Lewis, New York, along the picturesque Moose River. Completed in 1991, this concrete gravity dam stands at 10 feet tall and stretches 120 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 480 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is to generate hydroelectric power, making it an essential part of New York's renewable energy infrastructure.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam is inspected every three years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2019. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Overall, Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel serves as a valuable resource for both water management and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of sustainable energy production in the face of environmental challenges.
With its scenic location, historical significance, and crucial role in renewable energy production, Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate action. As efforts are made to address climate change and promote clean energy solutions, dams like Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel play a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future for New York and beyond.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 399 cfs | → |
| Independence River At Donnattsburg Ny | 84 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Croghan Ny | 564 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 226 cfs | → |
| West Canada Creek Near Wilmurt Ny | 292 cfs | → |
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel .
Boat launches
- Black River
- Soft Maple Reservoir
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Stillwater Reservoir
- Twichell Lake
Campgrounds
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Nicks Lake - Dec
- Delta Lake State Park
- Limekiln Lake - Dec
Track Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel in the Snoflo app
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About Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel
Where does the data for Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel 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 Gouldtown - Mill 5 East Channel .