Arbor Pond Dam dam
Arbor Pond Dam
Arbor Pond Dam, located in Shunpike, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes along TR-EAST BR WAPPINGER CREEK. Completed in 1987, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 330 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, presenting a potential area for further evaluation and maintenance.
Managed by the NYS DEC and regulated by the state, Arbor Pond Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 10 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 306 cubic feet per second. The dam's location in Dutchess County, New York, within the Philadelphia District, enhances its scenic and recreational value, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. While the dam has not been subject to recent inspections or assessments, its operational status and emergency preparedness measures remain unreported.
Despite its relatively modest size and usage, Arbor Pond Dam presents a fascinating case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, illustrating the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and recreational infrastructure in the management of water resources. With its unique design features, lack of recent assessments, and potential for further risk evaluation, this dam serves as a compelling example of the diverse challenges and opportunities inherent in the stewardship of our natural waterways and reservoirs.
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 Arbor Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tenmile River Near Gaylordsville | 170 cfs | → |
| Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Gaylordsville | 953 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 30 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 536 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arbor Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Brookside Drive Town Of Esopus
- River Road 190, Hyde Park
- Clearwater Drive Town Of Poughkeepsie
- South Kent Road Kent
- Delaware Avenue Kingston
Campgrounds
- Wilcox Memorial Park
- Macedonia Brook State Park
- Margaret Norrie State Park
- Schaghticoke Mountain Camping Area
- Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
- Silver Hill Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Arbor 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 Arbor Pond Dam
Where does the data for Arbor 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 Arbor Pond Dam.