Bott Pond Dam dam
Bott Pond Dam
Bott Pond Dam, located in Easton, New York, is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1978 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 720 feet, providing a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Situated on McAuley Brook, the dam's low hazard potential and condition assessment of "Not Rated" indicate a relatively stable structure.
Despite being regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and meeting state inspection and enforcement requirements, Bott Pond Dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2. While the dam does not have a spillway, its design and construction have been maintained to ensure the safety of downstream areas. With a maximum discharge capacity of 190 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and supporting recreational activities in the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bott Pond Dam to be an intriguing case study due to its unique features and risk assessment. The dam's location on McAuley Brook, along with its recreational purpose and state regulatory oversight, present a complex interplay between human development and environmental considerations in managing water resources. As discussions continue on the importance of dam safety and sustainable water management, the management and maintenance of dams like Bott Pond Dam serve as critical focal points in ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Bott Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 937 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 202 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 4,520 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bott Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Schuyler Island Way Schuylerville
- Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch
- Hudson River Road 951, City Of Mechanicville
- Lock One Road Town Of Halfmoon
- Us 9 Round Lake
- Burl Trail Saratoga Springs
Campgrounds
- Lake Lauderdale Campground
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Camping On The Battenkill
- Rustic Barn Campground
- Corinth
- Woodford State Park
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About Bott Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bott 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 Bott Pond Dam.