Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam dam
Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam
Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam, located in Castleton-on-hudson, New York, stands as a vital resource for recreation enthusiasts in the area. Completed in 1980, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene escape for visitors to enjoy the surrounding beauty. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 37 acre-feet.
Managed by private ownership and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite being last inspected in 1994, its structural integrity and condition remain unassessed. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 70 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 86 cubic feet per second. The dam's location along the TR-MULTZES KILL river/stream adds to its charm and importance within the surrounding ecosystem.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of recreational water structures. With its untapped potential for further inspection and risk assessment, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship. As we continue to monitor and preserve our water resources, Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable practices in preserving our natural landscapes 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 Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek At Rossman Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 11,500 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 3,010 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Athens Boat Launch
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Albany
- Forbes Road Rensselaer
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
- Thompsons Lake State Park
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- Headwaters To First Bridge
Track Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam
Where does the data for Leroy Denbesten 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 Leroy Denbesten Pond Dam.