Hadlock Pond Dam dam
Hadlock Pond Dam
Hadlock Pond Dam, located in West Fort Ann, New York, is a vital structure managed by the local government for recreational purposes. Built in 1896, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 850 feet, providing storage of up to 2635 acre-feet of water. The dam sits on the TR-HALFWAY CREEK and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with regular inspections ensuring its satisfactory condition and high hazard potential.
With a surface area of 194 acres and a drainage area of 8.79 square miles, Hadlock Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 54 feet wide, helps regulate water flow and prevent overflow during periods of high discharge. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not explicitly outlined, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Overall, Hadlock Pond Dam is a significant infrastructure piece in Washington County, New York, serving the community for over a century. As climate change impacts water resources, the proper management and upkeep of structures like this dam are essential to safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water use for future generations.
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 Hadlock Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 244 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 311 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hadlock Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake George
- Beach Road South Glens Falls
- West River Road Moreau
- Adirondack Northway Queensbury
- Skenesborough Drive 4, Whitehall
- South Bay State Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lake Hadlock Inn, Beach And Campground
- Camp Wakpominee
- King Phillips Campground
- Hearthstone Point - Dec
- Lake George Battleground - Dec
- Camp Walden & Woodstock Fruit Festival
Fishing spots
Track Hadlock 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 Hadlock Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hadlock 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 Hadlock Pond Dam.