Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam dam
Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam
Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam, located in East Taghkanic, New York, is a private dam built in 1959 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 310 feet, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23 acres. The dam is situated on the Taghkanic Creek and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 42 feet, and has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition. The last inspection in January 2020 deemed the dam to be in good standing, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its age, Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively and provides recreational opportunities in addition to its primary functions. With its location in Columbia County, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private infrastructure in water resource management. Its history, design, and maintenance reflect the dedication of its owners to ensure its functionality and safety. As a key component in the local water system, this dam showcases the intersection of environmental stewardship and practical use, making it a valuable asset for both the community and the ecosystem it serves.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 362 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 478 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Athens Boat Launch
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Twin Lakes
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Riverside Drive Town Of Saugerties
Campgrounds
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Race Brook Campsites
- Sage's Ravine Campground
- Laurel Ridge Campsite
- Ball Brook Group Camping Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
Track Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Berkshire Turkey Farm 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 Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam.