Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake dam
Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake
The Dam at the West End of Goodnow Lake, also known as Shadow Lake, is a private-owned structure located in Essex, New York. This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 300 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1333 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 200 acres. The dam is situated on the West Branch Goodnow River and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The condition of the dam is not rated, and the last inspection took place in October 2009. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has not been modified in recent years. While it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, the dam remains a crucial structure for recreational activities in the area.
As a significant water resource in the region, the Dam at the West End of Goodnow Lake plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities and storing water for various purposes. With its controlled spillway and overall moderate risk assessment, this earth dam stands as a testament to responsible water management practices in the state of New York. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure to be an intriguing example of how private ownership can contribute to the sustainable use of natural resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 360 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek | 1 cfs | → |
| Buck Creek Near Inlet Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Piercefield Ny | 1,660 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake.
Boat launches
- Dock Road 88, Town Of Long Lake
- Forked Lake Boat Launch
- State Highway 28 Town Of Arietta
- Saranac Lake (Middle)
- Tupper Lake
- Us 9 Town Of Chester
Track Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake
Where does the data for Dam At West End Of Goodnow Lake 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.
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