Arend Oohms Dam dam
Arend Oohms Dam
Arend Oohms Dam, also known as Sutherland Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Chatham, New York. Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 172 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
With a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 162 acre-feet, the dam sits on the TR-STONY KILL river/stream, with a drainage area of 0.24 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 1997. The spillway, with a width of 42 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled overflow during periods of high water levels.
Although Arend Oohms Dam may not be a high-risk structure, its historical significance and recreational value make it an important part of the local landscape. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to explore and appreciate the dam and its surroundings, ongoing inspections and risk assessments will be necessary to ensure its safety and longevity for future generations to enjoy.
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 Arend Oohms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 25 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arend Oohms Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- Beech Road, Richmond
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
- Athens Boat Launch
- Lakeway Drive 309-399, Pittsfield
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- At Thruhiker Camping
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
Track Arend Oohms 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 Arend Oohms Dam
Where does the data for Arend Oohms 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 Arend Oohms Dam.