Mcdole Mill Pond Dam dam
Mcdole Mill Pond Dam
Mcdole Mill Pond Dam, located in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, stands as a significant structure along the QUASSAIC CREEK. This private dam, primarily made of masonry, serves a variety of purposes including water storage with a maximum capacity of 3 acre-feet. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 100 feet, this dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in October 2019.
Managed by the NYS DEC, Mcdole Mill Pond Dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation, with permits, inspections, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, indicating a commitment to preparedness in case of any potential risks. With a moderate risk assessment level, the dam is closely monitored and managed to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mcdole Mill Pond Dam to be a compelling subject of study due to its unique design, purpose, and regulatory oversight. As a key structure along the QUASSAIC CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the region. Its location in a high-risk area highlights the importance of regular inspections, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures to safeguard against any potential threats and ensure the continued functionality and safety of this vital infrastructure.
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 Mcdole Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny | 120 cfs | → |
| Wallkill River At Gardiner Ny | 286 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River At Richardsville Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| W Br Croton River Below Dam Near Kent Cliffs Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Horse Pound Brook Near Lake Carmel Ny | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcdole Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Market Street 114, Wappingers Falls
- Spring Street 51, Wappingers Falls
- State Highway 208 3081, Wallkill
- Old Indian Trail 98, Town Of Marlborough
- Farmer's Turnpike Gardiner
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
Campgrounds
- Round Pond Military
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park
- Winding Hills Park
- Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Samuel F. Pryor Iii Shawangunk Gateway Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
Track Mcdole Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcdole Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mcdole Mill 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 Mcdole Mill Pond Dam.