Naylor Dam dam
Naylor Dam
Naylor Dam, located in Nelson, New York, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation. Completed in 1974, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 700 feet along the TR-CHITTENANGO CREEK. With a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 131 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam has a spillway width of 60 feet and is classified with a significant hazard potential. While its condition is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every four years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated inundation maps.
As an essential part of the water infrastructure in Madison County, New York, Naylor Dam underscores the importance of proper maintenance and risk management to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the safety of nearby communities and the surrounding environment. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the intricate balance between recreational use and the critical role of this dam in water management within 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 Naylor 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 | → |
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Naylor Dam.
Boat launches
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Lake Moraine
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Oneida Lake
- Chittning Pond
Campgrounds
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Forest Lake Campground
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
Track Naylor Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Naylor Dam
Where does the data for Naylor 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 Naylor Dam.