Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam dam
Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam
Located in Fairport, New York, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Thomas Creek. This privately owned earth dam stands at 7 feet in height and spans a length of 475 feet, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment marked as not rated, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam presents a stable structure for managing water resources in the region. Despite being last inspected in 1901, the dam's risk assessment remains very high, necessitating regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure public safety. The controlled spillway with a width of 105 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 221 cubic feet per second, further enhancing the dam's flood control capabilities.
As a vital component in the flood risk reduction strategy for Monroe County, New York, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam plays a crucial role in protecting nearby communities from potential water-related disasters. With its low hazard potential and high risk assessment, continuous monitoring and maintenance are essential to uphold the dam's structural integrity and ensure effective flood control operations along Thomas Creek. This earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
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 Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit Cr Abv Blossom Rd Nr Rochester Ny | 298 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Rochester Ny | 53 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills | 77 cfs | → |
| Erie (Barge) Canal At Lock 30 | 232 cfs | → |
| Honeoye Creek At Honeoye Falls Ny | 423 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 209 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam.
Track Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam
Where does the data for Eagle Vale Golf Course 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 Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam.