Walmart Detention Pond A Dam dam
Walmart Detention Pond A Dam
The Walmart Detention Pond A Dam, located in Sharon Springs, New York, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, providing protection for the surrounding community against potential water surges. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure its structural integrity.
With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles, the Walmart Detention Pond A Dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and its condition assessment indicates that it is currently not rated. While the risk assessment identifies a high level of risk (2), the dam is equipped with emergency action plans to address any unforeseen events, demonstrating a commitment to effective risk management measures.
Overall, the Walmart Detention Pond A Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, it is vital to recognize the critical role that infrastructure like this dam plays in enhancing the safety and security of our environment.
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 Walmart Detention Pond A 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 Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walmart Detention Pond A Dam.
Track Walmart Detention Pond A Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walmart Detention Pond A Dam
Where does the data for Walmart Detention Pond A 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 Walmart Detention Pond A Dam.