Sky View Pond Dam dam
Sky View Pond Dam
Sky View Pond Dam in Harriman, New York, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1952 for recreational purposes, specifically to create a pond for activities such as fishing and boating. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 500 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-RAMAPO RIVER, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety.
Despite its primary purpose of recreation, Sky View Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, leading to a moderate risk level. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 8 feet, and the drainage area covers 0.16 square miles. The last inspection conducted in September 2017 highlighted the dam's need for maintenance and improvements to meet safety standards. With a risk management plan yet to be fully detailed, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the ongoing management and potential enhancements to mitigate risks associated with its condition.
Overall, Sky View Pond Dam serves as a vital structure for recreational activities in Orange County, New York, but requires attention to address its significant hazard potential and poor condition. As enthusiasts in the field of water resources and climate monitoring, keeping an eye on the dam's risk assessment updates, inspection reports, and potential improvement projects can provide valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential water management infrastructure on the TR-RAMAPO RIVER.
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 Sky View Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River At Ramapo Ny | 55 cfs | → |
| Mahwah River Near Suffern Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Suffern Ny | 35 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Ringwood Creek Near Wanaque Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River Near Mahwah Nj | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sky View Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
- Battlefield Road Town Of Stony Point
- Blue Lake Road Town Of Warwick
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
- Broadway Buchanan
- Hudson Avenue Peekskill
Campgrounds
- Beaver Pond Campsite
- Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
- Round Pond Military
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center
- Winding Hills Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Track Sky View 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 Sky View Pond Dam
Where does the data for Sky View 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 Sky View Pond Dam.