Ymca Pond Dam dam
Ymca Pond Dam
Ymca Pond Dam, also known as Lake Kiwanis, is a privately owned structure located in Altona, New York. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 575 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 29 acres for activities like boating and fishing.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Ymca Pond Dam is situated on the TR-STILLWATER BROOK and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The dam has a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 620 cubic feet per second. While its condition is currently not rated, the risk assessment for the dam is considered high, indicating a need for proper risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ymca Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure in upstate New York. With its modest size and high risk assessment, there is a potential for further exploration into the management practices and regulatory oversight of such dams in the region. The dam's history, design features, and current condition offer valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, recreational infrastructure, and environmental conservation efforts in the area.
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 Ymca Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Little Chazy River Near Chazy Ny | 68 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At South Plattsburgh Ny | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Ausable River Near Valcour Ny | 48 cfs | → |
| Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny | 695 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 271 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ymca Pond Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Chazy Lake
- Green Street 32, Plattsburgh
- Green Street Plattsburgh
- Point Au Roche State Boat Launch Clinton County
- Upper Chateaugay Lake
- Access Road Isle La Motte
Track Ymca Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ymca Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ymca 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 Low 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 Ymca Pond Dam.