Gould Paper Co Dam dam
Gould Paper Co Dam
The Gould Paper CO Dam, located in Lewis, New York, was completed in 1938 with a primary purpose of "Other". This privately-owned dam on Fish Creek has a height of 9 feet and a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite not having a spillway, the Gould Paper CO Dam serves a crucial role in managing the flow of Fish Creek and providing water storage for its surrounding area. With a drainage area of 24 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated", indicating a need for further assessment and potential risk management measures in the future.
As a key structure in the Buffalo District, the Gould Paper CO Dam is an important component of the local water infrastructure. With its unique design and historical significance, the dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of water resources in 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 Gould Paper Co Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
| Independence River At Donnattsburg Ny | 706 cfs | → |
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Croghan Ny | 965 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gould Paper Co Dam.
Boat launches
- Black River
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Oneida Lake
- Hewitt Drive West Carthage
- Doreen Drive Town Of Sandy Creek
Campgrounds
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Bears Sleepy Hollow
- Selkirk Shores State Park
Track Gould Paper Co Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gould Paper Co Dam
Where does the data for Gould Paper Co 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 Gould Paper Co Dam.