King's Lake Dam dam
King's Lake Dam
King's Lake Dam, located in Villa Maria, PA, on Coffee Run, is a privately owned structure built in 1957 by designer Frank King. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 158.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 1750 feet, King's Lake Dam has a low hazard potential but is currently in poor condition, last inspected in 2016.
Despite its state-regulated status and the Department of Natural Resources overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement, King's Lake Dam faces challenges with its condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are not fully documented, raising concerns about its resilience in the face of potential hazards. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, its structural integrity and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of its ecological impact on Coffee Run.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data surrounding King's Lake Dam highlights the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance of vital infrastructure. With the potential for improved risk management measures and enhanced emergency preparedness, King's Lake Dam can continue to provide recreational opportunities while safeguarding the local environment and communities that rely on its functionality.
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 King's Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River Below West Ave At Youngstown Oh | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Sharpsville | 480 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Wampum | 2,760 cfs | → |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| Shenango River Near Transfer | 438 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King's Lake Dam.
Track King's Lake 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 King's Lake Dam
Where does the data for King's Lake 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 King's Lake Dam.