Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam dam
Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam
Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam, located in Cortland, New York, is a state-regulated Earth dam completed in 1953 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 9 feet and a length of 450 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-WESTCOTT CREEK in the Buffalo District and is owned by the State, specifically the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2019, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and falls under moderate risk classification. The dam has a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge of 205 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. With its critical role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats, Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam serves as a vital resource for conservation efforts in the region, illustrating the intersection of water resource management and environmental protection in the face of a changing climate.
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 Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 548 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 535 cfs | → |
| Harbor Brook At Syracuse Ny | 5 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 619 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Tully Lake
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Papish Pond
- Loop The Lake Trail 280, Syracuse
- Balsam Pond
Campgrounds
- Forest Lake Campground
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Fillmore Glen State Park
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
Paddle runs
Track Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam
Where does the data for Tully Forest Pond #1 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 Significant 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 Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam.