Dyken Pond Dam dam
Dyken Pond Dam
Dyken Pond Dam, located in Bucks Corners, Rensselaer County, New York, serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community. Built in 1914, this stone dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 375 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 3,273 acre-feet, the dam creates a surface area of 181 acres and regulates the flow of Poesten Kill, a significant river in the area.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Dyken Pond Dam poses some concerns in terms of safety and maintenance. The dam has been classified with a hazard potential of "Significant" and a condition assessment of "Poor". A recent inspection in April 2019 highlighted the need for improvements and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the condition of Dyken Pond Dam and advocate for necessary repairs and upgrades to mitigate potential risks. With the dam's moderate risk level and poor condition assessment, proactive measures must be taken to ensure the safety and longevity of this important infrastructure. Collaboration between local government agencies, such as the NYS DEC, and community stakeholders is essential to address the dam's maintenance needs and uphold its role in providing recreational opportunities while safeguarding the surrounding environment.
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 Dyken Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Williamstown | 88 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 13,600 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 234 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dyken Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
- 123rd Street 6, City Of Troy
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- Lock One Road Town Of Halfmoon
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- Crescent Road Town Of Colonie
Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
- Birch Group Site
- Ash Group Site
- Spruce Group Site
Track Dyken Pond 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 Dyken Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dyken 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 Significant 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 Dyken Pond Dam.