Caughdenoy Dam

Caughdenoy Dam Quick Facts

Location: Oswego, New York
Coordinates: 43.271111, -76.2055556
River: Oneida River
Primary Purpose: Navigation
Type: Other
Commissioned: 1909
Dam Height: 15 ft (5 m)
Dam Length: 550 ft (168 m)
Dam Capacity: 255,360 acre-ft (314,981 Ml)
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Caughdenoy Dam Information

Caughdenoy Dam is an other dam located in Caughdenoy, Oswego, New York.

The dam, which is on the Oneida River, was primarily built for Navigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1909 and is currently owned by New York State Canal Corporation.

Caughdenoy Dam Structure

The Caughdenoy Dam is approximately 550 feet (168 m) long, 15 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Caughdenoy Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 255,360 acre-ft (314,981 Ml) and maximum capacity of 255,360 acre-ft (314,981 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 51,072 acres (20,668 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,382 square miles (3,579 square kilometres).

Caughdenoy Dam Spillway

The dam has a 375 feet (114 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Caughdenoy Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Caughdenoy Dam
Oswego, New York
Height (ft)
15
Length (Ft)
550
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
255,360
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1,382
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Caughdenoy Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Caughdenoy Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:46
Sunrise 07:30
Sunset 17:01
Temperature (°F) 5
Feels Like (°F) -6
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1031
Humidity (%) 69
Wind Speed (mph) 6
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Caughdenoy Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 2 12 -1 1032 70 14 30 SW 7 - clear sky
Wed -1 13 -1 1035 72 12 30 WSW 60 - light snow
Thu 11 25 11 1020 72 12 26 SSW 28 - light snow
Fri 10 22 10 1025 70 12 30 WSW 67 - light snow
Sat 1 28 13 1023 74 12 32 SW 100 - light snow
Sun 14 30 20 1024 81 13 30 W 100 - light snow
Mon 20 32 22 1008 81 15 30 WSW 100 - light snow
Tue -1 28 3 1010 74 17 33 NW 100 - light snow

Caughdenoy Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Caughdenoy Dam?

Caughdenoy Dam is in New York.

In which county is the Caughdenoy Dam?

Caughdenoy Dam is in Oswego County.

How high is the Caughdenoy Dam?

Caughdenoy Dam is 15 feet high.

How long is the Caughdenoy Dam?

Caughdenoy Dam is 550 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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