Wood Haven Camp Dam dam
Wood Haven Camp Dam
Wood Haven Camp Dam, located in Ballston Spa, New York, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 530 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated on Gloweghee Creek, Wood Haven Camp Dam has a spillway width of 36 feet and a controlled spillway type. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. The dam's surface area covers 7 acres, serving as a recreational area for visitors to enjoy. While the condition of the dam is currently marked as "Not Rated," its regular inspections and adherence to state regulations demonstrate a commitment to maintaining its integrity and safety for both recreational and environmental purposes.
As a key feature in Saratoga County, Wood Haven Camp Dam provides not only recreational opportunities but also contributes to the management of water resources in the area. With a drainage area of 0.66 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management. Its location within a scenic natural setting further underscores the importance of sustainable dam operation and maintenance to preserve the surrounding environment and ensure the safety of nearby 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 37 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,040 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wood Haven Camp Dam.
Boat launches
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Ralph Street Ballston Spa
- Mohawk River
- Burl Trail Saratoga Springs
- Outlet Road Town Of Ballston
Campgrounds
- Northampton Beach - Dec
- Rustic Barn Campground
- Corinth
- Woods Lake Campsite #3
- Woods Lake Campsie #4
- Moreau Lake State Park
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About Wood Haven Camp Dam
Where does the data for Wood Haven Camp 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam.