Weller Pond Dam dam
Weller Pond Dam
Weller Pond Dam in Parishville, New York, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. This private earth dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 225 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 348 acre-feet. Situated on the Weller Pond Outlet, the dam has a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment of 2.
While the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. The last recorded inspection took place in June 1994. With no spillway in place, the dam boasts a spillway width of 30 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 480 cubic feet per second. Despite its age and lack of recent assessments, Weller Pond Dam remains an important water resource for the local community.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Weller Pond Dam a fascinating structure to study. With its unique design and purpose, coupled with its state-regulated status and risk assessment, the dam presents an opportunity for further research and monitoring in the context of changing climate conditions. As one of the many privately owned dams in New York, Weller Pond Dam showcases the intersection of human engineering with natural water systems, highlighting the importance of sustainable management practices for the future.
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 Weller Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Br St. Regis R Nr Parishville Ny | 326 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At South Colton Ny | 954 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Piercefield Ny | 1,930 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River At Brasher Center Ny | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Little Salmon River At Bombay Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Raymondville Ny | 1,260 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weller Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Weller Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Weller Pond Dam
Where does the data for Weller 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 Weller Pond Dam.