Korianski Pond Dam dam
Korianski Pond Dam
Korianski Pond Dam, located in Sturges Corner, Delaware County, New York, is a privately owned structure that was completed in 1974. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 675 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. It serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated on the TR-MIDDLE BROOK river or stream.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Korianski Pond Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet, and its last inspection was conducted in December 2019. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses a potential risk that requires effective risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Korianski Pond Dam offers an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in New York with unique design and operational characteristics. Its location, dimensions, and regulatory oversight present challenges and opportunities for sustainable water management and emergency preparedness efforts. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and risk profile, there is a need for collaboration and proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 Korianski Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Delaware River At Hobart Ny | 17 cfs | → |
| Town Brook Southeast Of Hobart Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 28 cfs | → |
| Mine Kill Near North Blenheim Ny | 12 cfs | → |
| Platter Kill At Gilboa Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Gilboa Ny | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Korianski Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Susquehanna River
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Bureau Of Water Supply Road 3 Town Of Andes
- Nyc 4 Road Town Of Andes
Track Korianski Pond 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 Korianski Pond Dam
Where does the data for Korianski 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 Significant 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 Korianski Pond Dam.