Rome City Dam Dike dam
Rome City Dam Dike
Rome City Dam Dike, also known as Boyd Dam Rome Reservoir, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Point Rock, Lewis County, New York. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and serves the primary purpose of water supply. With a normal storage capacity of 4345 acre-feet and a total storage of 8625 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of Fish Creek, with a drainage area of 93.7 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of June 2017, Rome City Dam Dike poses a significant hazard potential, indicative of the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The dam does not have a spillway, and the hazard potential is classified as significant. The last inspection took place in August 2018, with inspections scheduled every four years to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The risk assessment for the dam is high, with a DSAC risk rating of 2, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures.
With the involvement of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) in regulating, permitting, inspecting, and enforcing measures related to Rome City Dam Dike, the dam remains under state jurisdiction and oversight. As a critical component of the water supply infrastructure in the region, the dam's role in water management and conservation underscores its importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainable utilization of natural resources.
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 Rome City Dam Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rome City Dam Dike.
Boat launches
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Oneida Lake
- Black River
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Mohawk River
Campgrounds
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
Track Rome City Dam Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Rome City Dam Dike
Where does the data for Rome City Dam Dike 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 Rome City Dam Dike.