Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam dam
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam, situated in East Berne, New York, serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 320 feet, offering a serene surface area of 46 acres for visitors to enjoy. With a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, the dam provides a maximum discharge of 190 cubic feet per second.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the NYS DEC, Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam has undergone regular state inspections, the last of which took place in October 1970. The spillway, measuring 12 feet wide, is uncontrolled, enhancing the natural beauty and recreational value of the surrounding TR-FOX CREEK area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam can appreciate its tranquil surroundings while also recognizing the importance of responsible dam management. With its primary purpose being recreation, this dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the Albany County region in New York.
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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 242 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 77 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 11,500 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 3,010 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Albany
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Forbes Road Rensselaer
- Alco Heritage Trail Schenectady
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Niskayuna
Campgrounds
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Thompsons Lake State Park
- Max V Shaul State Park
- Mallet Pond
- North/South Lake - Dec
- Devils Tombstone - Dec
Paddle runs
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Headwaters To First Bridge
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
Track Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife 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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam.