Brookville Subdivision Dam dam
Brookville Subdivision Dam
Brookville Subdivision Dam, located in West Webster, New York, is a local government-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along Shipbuilders Creek. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at 13 feet high and stretches 350 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1390 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection conducted in August 2018 revealed the need for a more frequent inspection schedule of every 4 years to ensure the dam's safety and functionality. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Brookville Subdivision Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of structures like Brookville Subdivision Dam in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in vulnerable areas. By staying informed about the dam's specifications, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment, individuals can advocate for proactive measures to ensure the dam's resilience and effectiveness in safeguarding the local environment and community. The commitment to regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness will be key in preserving the dam's functionality and enhancing overall water resource management practices 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 Brookville Subdivision Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit Cr Abv Blossom Rd Nr Rochester Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Rochester Ny | 27 cfs | → |
| Northrup Creek At North Greece Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills | 34 cfs | → |
| Erie (Barge) Canal At Lock 30 | 209 cfs | → |
| Honeoye Creek At Honeoye Falls Ny | 238 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brookville Subdivision Dam.
Track Brookville Subdivision Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brookville Subdivision Dam
Where does the data for Brookville Subdivision 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 Brookville Subdivision Dam.