Sharron Pond Dam dam
Sharron Pond Dam
Sharron Pond Dam, located in Minerva, Essex County, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Standing at a height of 8 feet and a length of 170 feet, this dam creates a surface area of 1250 square meters and has a drainage area of 0.9 square kilometers. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is deemed to have significant hazard potential, with a high risk assessment level of 2.
The dam, built at an unknown completion year, does not have a designated primary purpose or dam type. It currently lacks storage volume data and maximum discharge capacity, but its spillway width is recorded at 6 feet. The last inspection of Sharron Pond Dam was conducted on August 22, 2019, with a frequency of every 2 years. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, the dam's risk assessment is notably high, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sharron Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure in a state-regulated setting. With its significant hazard potential and high-risk assessment, the dam serves as a focal point for discussions on dam safety and emergency preparedness. Despite the lack of certain critical data points, such as storage capacity and discharge capabilities, the dam's inspection frequency and state regulatory oversight provide some assurance of ongoing monitoring and enforcement. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding the condition and management of dams like Sharron Pond Dam becomes increasingly vital for ensuring resilient water resource systems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Sharron Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 360 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sharron Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Schroon Lake
- Us 9 Town Of Chester
- Brant Lake
- Rock Pond Trail Essex County
- Dock Road 88, Town Of Long Lake
- Mossy Point Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camps Baco & Che-Na-Wa
- 13th Lake Campsite #10
- 13th Lake Campsite #9
- 13th Lake Campsite #8
- 13th Lake Campsite #2
- 13th Lake Campsite #7
Track Sharron Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sharron Pond Dam
Where does the data for Sharron 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 Sharron Pond Dam.