Leland Pond Dam dam
Leland Pond Dam
Leland Pond Dam, located in Hamilton, New York, is a state-owned structure regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1836, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 830 feet, with a storage capacity of 3170 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and water resource management for the TR-CHENANGO RIVER, with a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment.
Despite its age, Leland Pond Dam has undergone regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in March 2019. The dam's spillway type is classified as uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 170 cfs. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 96 acres with a drainage area of 5.25 square miles, making it an essential component of the local water infrastructure.
With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Leland Pond Dam stands as a vital resource for the community, providing both recreational opportunities and critical water management functions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the dam's role in balancing the needs of the TR-CHENANGO RIVER ecosystem while ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding area.
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 Leland Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 226 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leland Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Moraine
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Chittning Pond
- Balsam Pond
- Mohawk River
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
Campgrounds
- Verona Beach State Park
- Forest Lake Campground
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Bowman Lake State Park
Track Leland Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leland Pond Dam
Where does the data for Leland 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 Leland Pond Dam.