Harrower Pond Dam dam
Harrower Pond Dam
Harrower Pond Dam, located in Harrower, New York, is a historic masonry dam completed in 1870 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 175 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 390 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres. It is situated on the Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York, and is owned privately.
Despite its age and historical significance, Harrower Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam's inspection frequency is every two years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2020. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 77 feet, and its risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3). The state of New York's Department of Environmental Conservation regulates, permits, inspects, and enforces the dam's operations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Harrower Pond Dam's unique characteristics and historical background intriguing, while also recognizing the importance of addressing its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment for the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. The dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proper maintenance, inspection, and risk management measures to ensure the integrity of aging infrastructure and the protection of water resources in the region.
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 Harrower Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 37 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 31 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 46 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 4,520 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harrower Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Alco Heritage Trail Schenectady
- Houseman Street Town Of Northampton
Campgrounds
- Northampton Beach - Dec
- Caroga Lake - Dec
- Woods Lake Campsite #3
- Woods Lake Campsie #4
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Thompsons Lake State Park
Track Harrower Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harrower Pond Dam
Where does the data for Harrower Pond 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 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 Harrower Pond Dam.