West Seneca Industrial Park Dam dam
West Seneca Industrial Park Dam
The West Seneca Industrial Park Dam, located in Erie County, New York, along the Seneca Creek, was completed in 1993 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at a height of 6 feet and stretches 282 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 15.8 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 130 feet and is owned by the local government of West Seneca and south Buffalo. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam is deemed to meet regulatory guidelines and is equipped with emergency action plans for any potential risks. With a history of no reported modifications, the West Seneca Industrial Park Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources and mitigating flood hazards in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's design and functionality fascinating in the context of sustainable water management practices.
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 West Seneca Industrial Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny | 825 cfs | → |
| Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Ellicott Creek Below Williamsville Ny | 790 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Rapids Ny | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny | 369 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Seneca Industrial Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Buffalo River
- Valley Nature Park Habitat Trail Buffalo
- Fuhrmann Boulevard 1510, Buffalo
- Riverwalk Buffalo
- Black Rock Harbor Park Walkway Buffalo
- Sweeney Street 716, North Tonawanda
Track West Seneca Industrial Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Seneca Industrial Park Dam
Where does the data for West Seneca Industrial Park 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 West Seneca Industrial Park Dam.