Beaver Mill Pond Dam dam
Beaver Mill Pond Dam
Beaver Mill Pond Dam, located in Valatie, New York, is a concrete structure completed in 1925 primarily used for hydroelectric power generation. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 290 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet. Situated on the VALATIE KILL river, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and creating a small fish pond in addition to its main function of generating hydroelectric power.
Despite being privately owned, Beaver Mill Pond Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to state inspections. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 115 feet, ensuring proper water release during times of excess flow. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a significant structure in the region, contributing to the local ecosystem and providing essential services to the community.
Overall, Beaver Mill Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in Columbia County, New York. With its moderate risk assessment rating and efficient operational capabilities, the dam serves as a key asset for sustainable energy production and environmental conservation along the VALATIE KILL river. As an integral part of the region's infrastructure, the dam exemplifies the importance of balancing economic development with environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Beaver Mill 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 | → |
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 187 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 17 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 11,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- South River Street Coxsackie
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
- Athens Boat Launch
- Green Lake
- Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail Albany
Campgrounds
- Fox Hollow Camping
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Copake Falls - Taconic State Park
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- Headwaters To First Bridge
Track Beaver Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Beaver Mill 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 Beaver Mill Pond Dam.