Brooks Pond Dam dam
Brooks Pond Dam
Brooks Pond Dam, also known as Clove Lake Dams A B & C, is a significant earth dam located in Port Richmond, New York. Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its safety and compliance. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 50 feet, Brooks Pond Dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," indicating its importance in water resource management beyond traditional uses.
Despite the lack of specific data on storage capacity or discharge rates, Brooks Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential and is categorized as high risk (2) in terms of its structural integrity and potential impact in the event of a failure. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but emergency action plans are in place and updated periodically to ensure preparedness in case of any emergencies. With its location on the TR-Hudson River, Brooks Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard both the structure and the surrounding environment.
Overall, Brooks Pond Dam stands as a key infrastructure asset in Richmond County, New York, demonstrating the intricate balance between water resource management, climate resilience, and public safety. With its designation as a state-regulated dam and high-risk rating, continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance efforts are essential to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term stability and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure. As climate change impacts continue to be felt, the importance of dams like Brooks Pond Dam in managing water resources and adapting to changing environmental conditions cannot be overstated.
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 Brooks Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth R At Ursino Lake At Elizabeth Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Rahway River At Rahway Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Rahway River Near Springfield Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Second River At Belleville Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Green Brook At Seeley Mills Nj | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brooks Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway Nueva York
- Woodbridge
- Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Hoboken
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- Hoboken Newport Walkway – Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Hoboken
- Second Street Perth Amboy
Track Brooks 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 Brooks Pond Dam
Where does the data for Brooks 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 Brooks Pond Dam.