Edinboro Lake dam
Edinboro Lake
Edinboro Lake, located in Edinboro Borough, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque recreational spot nestled along the shores of CONNEAUTTEE CREEK. Managed by the local government, this Earth dam, completed in 1909, stands at a height of 17.5 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 6627 acre-feet. With a surface area of 250 acres and a drainage area of 16.9 square miles, this tranquil lake offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Despite its scenic beauty, Edinboro Lake poses a high hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety, with the most recent inspection taking place in October 2020. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees the state's regulatory requirements, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to maintain the dam's functionality and safety standards.
Water enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities at Edinboro Lake, such as fishing, boating, and picnicking, while also appreciating the critical role this water resource plays in the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Edinboro Lake to ensure their long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Edinboro Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Run Near Girard | 6 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam | 68 cfs | → |
| French Creek Near Union City | 678 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Blooming Valley | 59 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek Upstream Pool | 49 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Meadville | 3,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edinboro Lake.
Boat launches
- Thomas Lakeside Marina
- Cambridge Springs
- Lake Leboeuf
- Saegertown Boat Launch
- Woodcock Lake Park
- Fairview Gravel Pit
Campgrounds
- Colonel Crawford County Park
- Linesville - Pymatuning State Park
- Tuttle Point
- Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park
- Paradise Bay Park Family Campground
- Family Affair Campground
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Track Edinboro Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Edinboro Lake
Where does the data for Edinboro Lake 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 High 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 Edinboro Lake.