Sheffield Farms Pond Dam dam
Sheffield Farms Pond Dam
Sheffield Farms Pond Dam, located in Dorloo, New York, was completed in 1919 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 149 feet, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of 2015, the dam has been deemed in need of attention to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by private owners, Sheffield Farms Pond Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to maintain compliance with state regulations. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 69 feet, and it is situated on the West Creek, within the jurisdiction of Schoharie County. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and potential risk management measures to mitigate any hazards associated with its operation.
While Sheffield Farms Pond Dam provides essential services such as fire protection and water storage, its condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the need for ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the longevity of its functions. With a detailed inspection history and a designated emergency action plan (EAP) preparation, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and sustainability of critical infrastructure in the region.
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 Sheffield Farms Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 84 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 28 cfs | → |
| Mine Kill Near North Blenheim Ny | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sheffield Farms Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Mohawk River
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Susquehanna River
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
Track Sheffield Farms 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 Sheffield Farms Pond Dam
Where does the data for Sheffield Farms 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 Significant 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 Sheffield Farms Pond Dam.