Keaney Swamp Dam dam
Keaney Swamp Dam
Keaney Swamp Dam, located in Canaseraga, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam has a height of 8.5 feet and a storage capacity of 772 acre-feet, providing essential habitat for various aquatic species in the area. Situated on Black Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding environment.
Although Keaney Swamp Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is ranked as high (2), indicating the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). With a drainage area of 3573 acres and a surface area of 114.6 acres, the dam contributes significantly to the water resource management in Allegany County.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Keaney Swamp Dam stands as a vital structure that not only provides recreational opportunities but also supports the biodiversity of the region. Its presence on Black Creek underscores the interconnectedness of water resources and wildlife conservation, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam management practices in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the long-term health of the ecosystem.
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 Keaney Swamp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canisteo River At Arkport Ny | 43 cfs | → |
| Genesee River At Portageville Ny | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Canaseraga Creek Above Dansville Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Canacadea Creek Near Hornell Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Canisteo R Below Canacadea Cr @ Hornell Ny | 379 cfs | → |
| Keshequa Cr @ Craig Colony @ Sonyea Ny | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keaney Swamp Dam.
Boat launches
- Allen Lake
- Finger Lakes / North Country Trail Steuben County
- County Road 16 Allegany County
- Conesus Inlet
- Harwood Lake
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
Track Keaney Swamp Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Keaney Swamp Dam
Where does the data for Keaney Swamp 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 Keaney Swamp Dam.