Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam dam
Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam
Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam, located in the picturesque town of Arnolds Mill, New York, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management since its completion in 1971. This private earth dam, built on Punsit Creek, serves a vital purpose in regulating water flow and providing a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge capability of 43 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 20 feet, the dam ensures the safety and stability of the surrounding area, boasting a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and adherence to state regulatory standards. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its design and construction reflect a commitment to environmental protection and flood control. With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a surface area of 4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks and maintaining water quality in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam remains a beacon of resilience and sustainability. With a primary purpose of "other" and a primary dam type of earth, this essential infrastructure provides a vital link between conservation efforts and community safety. Supported by federal and state agencies, this dam serves as a model for effective water management practices and underscores the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.
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 Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 362 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- Athens Boat Launch
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Beech Road, Richmond
- Laurel Street 515, Lee
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- At Thruhiker Camping
- Beartown State Forest
- Race Brook Campsites
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
Track Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam
Where does the data for Lloyd Goodrich 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 Lloyd Goodrich Pond Dam.