Wilzig Dam dam
Wilzig Dam
Wilzig Dam, located in Columbia, New York, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. With a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 116.3 acre-feet, this dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities in a picturesque setting. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wilzig Dam carries a high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is crucial for authorities to conduct periodic assessments and emergency preparedness planning to mitigate potential risks associated with the structure. Although there are no spillways or locks associated with the dam, its strategic location and surrounding landscape make it an important feature for both recreational and environmental purposes in the region.
Overall, Wilzig Dam offers a valuable recreational resource for the local community while also serving as a critical infrastructure element for water management in the area. As water levels and climate patterns continue to fluctuate, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to ensure its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. Whether for leisurely activities or ecological monitoring, Wilzig Dam remains a significant feature that contributes to the overall water resource management landscape in Columbia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wilzig Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 131 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 362 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilzig Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Athens Boat Launch
- Riverside Drive Town Of Saugerties
- Kidd Lane Town Of Red Hook
- Tina Chorvas Water Front Park
Campgrounds
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- Wilcox Memorial Park
- Sage's Ravine Campground
- Race Brook Campsites
- Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
Track Wilzig Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilzig Dam
Where does the data for Wilzig 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 Wilzig Dam.