Barrett Pond Dam dam
Barrett Pond Dam
Barrett Pond Dam, located in Putnam, New York, was completed in 1920 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-West Branch Reservoir. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this masonry dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. The dam also supports recreational activities, with a surface area of 70 acres available for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by a private owner, Barrett Pond Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a spillway width of 5 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 80 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle excess water during heavy rainfall.
Barrett Pond Dam, with its rich history and important role in flood control, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is essential to recognize the significance of structures like Barrett Pond Dam in safeguarding communities and natural habitats from the impacts of changing weather patterns.
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 Barrett Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Br Croton River Below Dam Near Kent Cliffs Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River Near Carmel Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River At Richardsville Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Horse Pound Brook Near Lake Carmel Ny | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Croton River Near Croton Falls Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| East Branch Croton River Near Croton Falls Ny | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barrett Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Kenosia
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
- Squantz Pond
- Hudson Avenue Peekskill
- Old Bogus Road 4, New Fairfield
- Danbury Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park
- Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Round Pond Military
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
Track Barrett Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Barrett Pond Dam
Where does the data for Barrett 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 Barrett Pond Dam.