Hunter Mountain Lake Dam dam
Hunter Mountain Lake Dam
Hunter Mountain Lake Dam, located in Greene County, New York, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of water supply. Completed in 1993, the earth dam stands at a height of 18.8 feet, with a reservoir capacity of 376 acre-feet. The dam serves as a vital source of water storage for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 170 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.1 acres.
The dam, situated on the Schoharie River, is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 deemed it satisfactory. In case of emergencies, an emergency action plan is in place, although details on its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not specified in the available data.
With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Hunter Mountain Lake Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water supply in the region. The dam's strategic location and storage capacity make it a key component in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding or other emergencies. Continued monitoring and maintenance will be essential to uphold the dam's structural integrity and ensure its long-term functionality for water supply purposes.
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 Hunter Mountain Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Kill Below Hunter Brook Near Spruceton Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| East Kill Nr Jewett Center Ny | 14 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek Near Lexington Ny | 68 cfs | → |
| West Kill Near West Kill Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Allaben Ny | 84 cfs | → |
| Batavia Kill At Red Falls Near Prattsville Ny | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunter Mountain Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Loop A Town Of Woodstock
- Riverside Drive Town Of Saugerties
- South Partition Street 69, Saugerties
- Tina Chorvas Water Front Park
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Anchorage Road Germantown
Campgrounds
- Devils Tombstone - Dec
- North/South Lake - Dec
- Kenneth L. Wilson - Dec
- Rip Van Winkle Camping
- Koa Camping
- Woodland Valley - Dec
Track Hunter Mountain Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hunter Mountain Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hunter Mountain Lake 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 High 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 Hunter Mountain Lake Dam.