Ross Burkhardt Dam dam
Ross Burkhardt Dam
Situated in Orange County, New York, the Ross Burkhardt Dam is a privately owned structure designed to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1969, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 525 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The dam, located in Phillipsburg along the TR-Wallkill River, plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem by providing a habitat for fish and wildlife.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the Ross Burkhardt Dam is subject to regulation and inspection by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. With a drainage area of 0.25 square miles and a surface area of 11 acres, the dam offers recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a vital water resource. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential infrastructure.
Overall, the Ross Burkhardt Dam stands as a significant asset in maintaining the ecological balance and providing recreational benefits in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation and proper management of dams like Ross Burkhardt are crucial in safeguarding the environment and ensuring sustainable water usage for future generations.
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 Ross Burkhardt Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 606 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 188 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 6,940 cfs | → |
| Ringwood Creek Near Wanaque Nj | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ross Burkhardt Dam.
Boat launches
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Old East Main Street Town Of Wallkill
- Butler Court Town Of Mamakating
- Town Of Mamakating
- Matamoras
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Track Ross Burkhardt Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ross Burkhardt Dam
Where does the data for Ross Burkhardt 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 Ross Burkhardt Dam.