Potuck Reservoir Dam dam
Potuck Reservoir Dam
Potuck Reservoir Dam, located in Leeds, New York, is a crucial water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Completed in 1930, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 756 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1550 acre-feet. It serves as a primary source of water for the region, storing up to 536 acre-feet under normal conditions and covering a surface area of 70 acres. The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With Cob Creek as the adjacent river, Potuck Reservoir Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in Greene County, New York. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 181 feet to manage maximum discharge flows of up to 15800 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory as of September 2018. Emergency action plans are in place, and a risk assessment rates the dam's risk level at a moderate (3), indicating a proactive approach to risk management.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Potuck Reservoir Dam in ensuring water supply reliability for the community. Its strategic location, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight make it a critical infrastructure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. With a history dating back to the early 20th century, this earth dam continues to serve as a key asset for sustainable water management in New York, highlighting the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management practices in safeguarding essential infrastructure.
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 Potuck Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 131 cfs | → |
| East Kill Nr Jewett Center Ny | 13 cfs | → |
| West Kill Below Hunter Brook Near Spruceton Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Potuck Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Green Lake
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Athens Boat Launch
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Kinderhook Lake
Campgrounds
- North/South Lake - Dec
- Rip Van Winkle Camping
- Koa Camping
- Devils Tombstone - Dec
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Fox Hollow Camping
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
Track Potuck Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Potuck Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Potuck Reservoir 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 Potuck Reservoir Dam.