Paul Kellam Pond Dam dam
Paul Kellam Pond Dam
Paul Kellam Pond Dam, located in Fremont Center, Sullivan County, New York, stands as a symbol of private ownership in the realm of water resource management. This earth dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 720 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene surface area of 10 acres for outdoor enthusiasts. The dam, situated on the TR-Hankins Creek, is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Paul Kellam Pond Dam poses no immediate threat while serving as a valuable resource for the surrounding community. The dam's storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet, provides a sustainable water supply for recreational activities, while also contributing to the ecological balance of the area. Despite its age and lack of recent condition assessment, the dam remains a steadfast structure under the jurisdiction of the state, ready to respond to any emergency situation with appropriate risk management measures in place.
As a key element in the water infrastructure of the region, Paul Kellam Pond Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human recreation and environmental conservation. Its uncontrolled spillway, manageable hazard potential, and state-regulated status highlight a commitment to sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving climate conditions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can find inspiration in the balanced approach taken towards the operation and maintenance of this essential earth dam in the heart of New York's beautiful countryside.
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 Paul Kellam Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Kill At Cooks Falls Ny | 409 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Callicoon Ny | 2,410 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Lordville Ny | 1,980 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware R At Fishs Eddy Ny | 871 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware River At Harvard Ny | 351 cfs | → |
| Equinunk Creek Near Dillontown | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paul Kellam Pond Dam.
Track Paul Kellam Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Paul Kellam Pond Dam
Where does the data for Paul Kellam 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 Paul Kellam Pond Dam.