Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam dam
Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam, located in East Chatham, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1971 for recreational purposes along the TR-STONY KILL river. Standing at 17 feet high and with a length of 450 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities. The dam has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating the need for careful monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its last inspection dating back to 1996 and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam's overall risk management measures are classified as moderate. With an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 525 cubic feet per second, the dam's design and structure are geared towards providing recreational opportunities while minimizing potential risks to the surrounding area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study for understanding the intersection of human activities, environmental stewardship, and recreational infrastructure. With its location in the beautiful Columbia County, New York, the dam serves as a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts while also highlighting the importance of proper dam management and risk assessment. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, the case of Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam offers valuable insights into balancing recreation with safety and environmental protection.
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 Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 25 cfs | → |
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Beech Road, Richmond
- Kinderhook Lake
- Lakeway Drive 309-399, Pittsfield
- Hancock Road 48-94, Pittsfield
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
- Laurel Street 515, Lee
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- October Mountain State Forest
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- Headwaters To First Bridge
Track Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Taconic Acres Inc Rec Pond Dam
Where does the data for Taconic Acres Inc Rec 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
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