Larrabee Dam dam
Larrabee Dam
Larrabee Dam, located in Fulton, New York, was completed in 1985 for the primary purpose of water supply from the Beaver Dam Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 1950 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated by the NYS DEC, with regular inspections and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1200 cubic feet per second. Its moderate risk assessment of 3 highlights the importance of risk management measures to mitigate any potential issues. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, its emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparation remain unknown, suggesting a need for updated emergency protocols in case of unforeseen events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Larrabee Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water supply in the region, showcasing the intricate balance between human intervention and natural water systems. With its location in a picturesque area of New York, the dam not only provides essential water resources but also presents opportunities for further research and exploration into sustainable water management practices in a changing climate landscape.
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 Larrabee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 436 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Larrabee Dam.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Launch
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Houseman Street Town Of Northampton
Track Larrabee Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Larrabee Dam
Where does the data for Larrabee 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 Larrabee Dam.