Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam Dam
Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam
The Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam, located in Saugerties, New York, is a private dam regulated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Completed in 1929, this concrete structure stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 350 feet. The dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 830 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 32,500 cubic feet per second.
With a hazard potential rated as high, the Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its age, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of February 2017. The surrounding area, part of the Esopus Creek watershed, benefits from the dam's storage capacity of 826 acre-feet and surface area of 140 acres, facilitating irrigation and recreational activities for the community.
While the Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam poses a moderate risk, its efficient risk management measures and satisfactory condition ensure the safety of the surrounding area. As a vital component of the Esopus Creek ecosystem, this dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in Ulster County, New York.
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 Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 102 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Kill @ Beechford Nr Mt Tremper Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Coldbrook Ny | 305 cfs | → |
| Rondout Creek At Rosendale Ny | 78 cfs | → |
| West Kill Below Hunter Brook Near Spruceton Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill Blw Maltby Hollow Bk At West Shokan Ny | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam.
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About Diamond Mills Paper Company Dam
Where does the data for Diamond Mills Paper Company 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 High 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 below 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.
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.