Round Pond Dam dam
Round Pond Dam
Round Pond Dam, located in Millbrook, New York, is a private earth dam completed in 1930 for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 50 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 19 acres. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam is deemed to have a high risk level (2) due to unspecified factors.
The dam is state-regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement functions in place. The last inspection was conducted in August 2010, and the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed to serve its primary purposes effectively while maintaining a low hazard potential. The risk assessment and management measures for Round Pond Dam indicate a need for continued monitoring and potential improvement to mitigate any identified risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Round Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a smaller earth dam serving multiple purposes in a private ownership capacity. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam provides a glimpse into the complexities of managing water resources in a changing climate. Further attention to risk assessment and management could ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital infrastructure in the face of potential challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Round Pond Dam -- 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 | → |
| Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 30 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 536 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Round Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Brookside Drive Town Of Esopus
- River Road 190, Hyde Park
- South Kent Road Kent
- Clearwater Drive Town Of Poughkeepsie
- Main Street Poughkeepsie
Campgrounds
- Wilcox Memorial Park
- Macedonia Brook State Park
- Schaghticoke Mountain Camping Area
- Margaret Norrie State Park
- Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
- Silver Hill Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Round Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Round Pond Dam
Where does the data for Round 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 Round Pond Dam.