Meizinger Pond Dam dam
Meizinger Pond Dam
Meizinger Pond Dam, located in West Lebanon, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-Kinderhook Creek, under the regulatory oversight of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, suggesting the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the last inspection conducted in April 2002 highlighted the importance of regular assessments to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam presents unique challenges that require careful oversight and attention.
Given its importance for recreational activities and the surrounding community, the management of Meizinger Pond Dam is crucial in maintaining its functionality and safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the resilience and adaptation strategies for dams like this one will be essential in safeguarding both the environment and public safety.
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 Meizinger Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 6 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 147 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 179 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cement | 5 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meizinger Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kinderhook Lake
- Beech Road, Richmond
- Lakeway Drive 309-399, Pittsfield
- Hancock Road 48-94, Pittsfield
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
- Lyons Road 171, Town Of Bethlehem
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Woodford To Woodford Hollow
- First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- Headwaters To First Bridge
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About Meizinger Pond Dam
Where does the data for Meizinger 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 Meizinger Pond Dam.