Cranberry Pond Dam dam
Cranberry Pond Dam
Cranberry Pond Dam, located in Rensselaer, New York, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1800 for recreational purposes. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 135 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 55 acres. Situated along the QUACKENKILL river, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite its historical significance, Cranberry Pond Dam has not been inspected since November 1990, raising concerns about its risk assessment and management measures. While the dam is under state regulation and jurisdiction by the NYS DEC, the lack of recent inspections and assessments poses a potential threat to the surrounding area in the event of a structural failure. With no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, the community may face challenges in responding to any emergencies related to the dam.
In light of its high risk assessment and outdated inspection records, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of Cranberry Pond Dam. With its location in a densely populated area, a proactive approach to risk management and emergency preparedness is essential to ensure the protection of both the environment and the local community. Collaboration between the private owners, state regulatory agencies, and local authorities is crucial to address any potential hazards and safeguard the integrity of this historic dam.
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 Cranberry Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Williamstown | 88 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 13,600 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 9,390 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 234 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cranberry Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- 123rd Street 6, City Of Troy
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- Lock One Road Town Of Halfmoon
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- Crescent Road Town Of Colonie
Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
- Sherman Brook Campsite
- Birch Group Site
- Ash Group Site
Track Cranberry Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cranberry Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cranberry 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 Cranberry Pond Dam.