Mulford Dam dam
Mulford Dam
Located in Clockville, New York, the Mulford Dam is a recreational earth dam with a height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. While primarily serving recreational purposes, the dam is state-regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and has a low hazard potential. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures.
The dam, situated in Madison County, New York, is not associated with any federal agencies and has not been inspected since May 1993. With a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, the Mulford Dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with locks or outlet gates. Although the dam does not have a designated dam type or year of completion, its location and design suggest a focus on recreational activities for the local community.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Mulford Dam an intriguing structure due to its unique designation for recreational purposes and state regulation. With a risk assessment indicating potential concerns, it is crucial for stakeholders and regulators to continue monitoring and managing the dam to ensure the safety and integrity of the surrounding area. While the dam may not have undergone recent inspections or assessments, its presence in the Buffalo District highlights the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both practical and environmental purposes in the region.
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 Mulford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mulford Dam.
Boat launches
- Oneida Lake
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Lake Moraine
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
Campgrounds
- Verona Beach State Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Delta Lake State Park
Track Mulford Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mulford Dam
Where does the data for Mulford 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 Mulford Dam.