Paramount Pond Dam dam
Paramount Pond Dam
Paramount Pond Dam, located in Parksville, New York, is a private dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 600 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, the dam impounds water from the TR-Little Beaver Kill, covering a surface area of 4 acres.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Paramount Pond Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 60 cubic feet per second. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is inspected every four years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2020.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Paramount Pond Dam serves as an intriguing structure to study and monitor in the context of dam safety and recreational water management. With its unique features and location within the Sullivan County landscape, this dam presents a blend of environmental significance and recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.
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 Paramount Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Neversink Ny | 108 cfs | → |
| Neversink River Near Claryville Ny | 106 cfs | → |
| West Branch Neversink R At Claryville | 47 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Grahamsville Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| East Br Neversink River Nr Claryville Ny | 40 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paramount Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 55a Town Of Wawarsing
- Nyc 4 Road Town Of Andes
- Delaware River
- Starlight Road 55, Monticello
- Callicoon
- Bureau Of Water Supply Road 3 Town Of Andes
Track Paramount 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 Paramount Pond Dam
Where does the data for Paramount 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 Paramount Pond Dam.