New Pond Dam dam
New Pond Dam
New Pond Dam, located in Underwood, Essex County, New York, is a privately owned recreational dam completed in 1961. The dam, with a height of 10 feet and length of 75 feet, creates a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 96 acres. It is primarily used for recreational purposes and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
The dam, classified as a Timber Crib dam, has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in 1971, indicating a need for updated assessments to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Overall, the risk assessment for New Pond Dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of implementing proper risk management measures for its continued operation.
The surrounding area of New Pond Dam, situated along the New Pond Brook, provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in various recreational activities. With its serene location and potential for water-based activities, the dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike. As efforts are made to assess and manage risks associated with the dam, it remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable management practices for recreational structures.
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 New Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 45 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 333 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 130 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 403 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Port Henry Boat Launch
- Bulwagga Drive Port Henry
- Bridge Road Essex County
- Westport Boat Launch
- Vt 125 Addison
- Vt 17 Addison
Campgrounds
- Sharp Bridge - Dec
- Lincoln Pond - Dec
- Lincoln Pond Interior Campsites
- Port Henry Village Campground
- Bulwagga Bay Campground
- Gulf Brook Campsite #1
Fishing spots
Track New Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About New Pond Dam
Where does the data for New 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 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 New Pond Dam.