Bartlett Pond Dam dam
Bartlett Pond Dam
Located in Mineville, Essex, New York, Bartlett Pond Dam is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1918, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 180 feet in length, providing water supply to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1447 acre-feet and a surface area of 70 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of Bartlett Brook.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bartlett Pond Dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated." The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2011, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown. With a maximum discharge rate of 470 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway type, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk assessment are currently unspecified. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are urged to monitor the situation closely and advocate for the necessary maintenance and improvements to ensure the safety and reliability of Bartlett Pond Dam for the community it serves.
As an essential component for water supply in the region, Bartlett Pond Dam serves as a critical infrastructure that requires constant attention and upkeep. With its associated risks and high potential for impact, stakeholders must prioritize the assessment and maintenance of the dam to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of its water resource management capabilities. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can play a significant role in advocating for the necessary measures to address the current risk assessment and condition of Bartlett Pond Dam, safeguarding its functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Bartlett Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 45 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 130 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 874 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bartlett Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Port Henry Boat Launch
- Bulwagga Drive Port Henry
- Bridge Road Essex County
- Westport Boat Launch
- Vt 125 Addison
- Vt 17 Addison
Campgrounds
- Lincoln Pond - Dec
- Port Henry Village Campground
- Lincoln Pond Interior Campsites
- Bulwagga Bay Campground
- D.A.R State Park
- Dar State Park
Fishing spots
Track Bartlett 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 Bartlett Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bartlett 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 Bartlett Pond Dam.