Wold Lake Dam dam
Wold Lake Dam
Wold Lake Dam, located in Steuben, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose that goes beyond traditional water resource management. The dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Wold Lake Dam overlooks the TR-STOCKING CREEK and plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 183 cubic feet per second. Although it has not been rated for its current condition, the dam has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection taking place in August 2008.
With its strategic location and importance in water resource management, Wold Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset for the local community and environmental ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water systems, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and safety of dams like Wold Lake to ensure their long-term functionality and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Wold Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny | 505 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny | 746 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 398 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above South Addison Ny | 92 cfs | → |
| Tioga River Near Erwins Ny | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Canisteo R Below Canacadea Cr @ Hornell Ny | 216 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wold Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lamoka Lake
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
- Finger Lakes / North Country Trail Steuben County
- Guyanoga Creek
- West River
Campgrounds
- Lamoka Baptist Camp
- Ebeneezer's Crossing Primitive Tent Site
- Tompkins River
- Watkins Glen Family Camping
- Keuka Lake State Park
- Watkins Glen State Park
Track Wold Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wold Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wold Lake 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 Wold Lake Dam.