Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam dam
Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam
The Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam, located in Clough Corners, New York, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1972 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 14 feet and stretching 480 feet in length, this dam controls the flow of TR-Ticknor Brook and offers a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 38 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 70 cubic feet per second. Despite being last inspected in 1997, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date pending. As a popular recreational spot, the dam provides a surface area of 10 acres for outdoor activities and is a significant feature in the local landscape.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam serves as a vital structure in the Cortland County region, contributing to the conservation of water resources and offering a recreational outlet for the community. With its historical significance dating back to almost 50 years, the dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water flow and providing leisure opportunities in the area. As efforts to maintain and assess the dam's condition progress, it remains an essential element in the overall water management system of New York.
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 Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 339 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Long Pond
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Papish Pond
- Nanticoke Lake
- Balsam Pond
- County Highway 32b Town Of Norwich
Track Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam
Where does the data for Edward Decker Recreational Pond 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 Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam.