Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) dam
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) is a masonry dam located in Bowers, Sullivan County, New York, with a primary purpose of recreation and water supply. Completed in 1923, this historic structure stands at 18 feet high and spans a length of 610 feet, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the picturesque TR-Bowers Pond Brook, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities.
Managed by a private owner, Adams Pond Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk (1) due to its age and condition assessment of "Not Rated." While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified, the dam's controlled spillway and low-risk assessment suggest that any potential risks are actively managed.
With its historical significance and scenic surroundings, Adams Pond Dam serves as both a recreational destination and a vital water supply source for the local community. As efforts continue to preserve and maintain this important structure, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique blend of history, nature, and utility that Adams Pond Dam embodies in Sullivan County, New York.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny | 136 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny | 65 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Neversink Ny | 108 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 300 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Grahamsville Ny | 26 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adams Pond Dam (163-0204).
Boat launches
- Town Of Mamakating
- Butler Court Town Of Mamakating
- Starlight Road 55, Monticello
- Plank Road Town Of Forestburgh
- State Highway 55a Town Of Wawarsing
- Tilson Lake Footpath Town Of Gardiner
Track Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) in the Snoflo app
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About Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)
Where does the data for Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) 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 Adams Pond Dam (163-0204).