Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike dam
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike, located in Dover Furnace, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1966 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 460 feet in length, serves to create a reservoir with a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, of uncontrolled type and 42 feet in width, allows for a maximum discharge of 439 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite being not rated for its condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure compliance with safety standards. The surrounding Burton Brook contributes to the dam's drainage area of 0.73 square miles, providing a picturesque setting for recreational activities on the 26-acre surface area of the reservoir.
With its crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage, Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Dutchess County, New York. Its design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, supported by state oversight and regulation. As a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, the dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty in the Hudson Valley region.
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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tenmile River Near Gaylordsville | 170 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Gaylordsville | 953 cfs | → |
| Horse Pound Brook Near Lake Carmel Ny | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River At Richardsville Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| East Branch Croton River Near Putnam Lake Ny | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike.
Boat launches
- South Kent Road Kent
- Squantz Pond
- Old Bogus Road 4, New Fairfield
- Grove Street 251, New Milford
- Spring Street 51, Wappingers Falls
- Market Street 114, Wappingers Falls
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
Track Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike
Where does the data for Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike.