Lochada Lake Dam dam
Lochada Lake Dam
Lochada Lake Dam, located in Pond Eddy, New York, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1960, this masonry dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 65 feet, with a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam, situated on TR-Mill Brook, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 22 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 740 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 90 acres, Lochada Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, prompting the implementation of risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety.
As an integral part of the scenic landscape in Sullivan County, New York, Lochada Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human engineering and natural beauty. Its strategic location and design not only offer opportunities for outdoor enjoyment but also highlight the importance of responsible stewardship in managing water resources and climate impacts. With ongoing regulatory oversight and risk assessment, Lochada Lake Dam stands as a testament to the balance between environmental conservation and recreational development in the 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 Lochada Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lochada Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Plank Road Town Of Forestburgh
- Zane Grey
- Shohola Boat Ramp Second Launch
- Starlight Road 55, Monticello
- Greeley Lake
- Matamoras
Track Lochada Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lochada Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lochada Lake 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 Lochada Lake Dam.