Beaver Pond dam
Beaver Pond
Beaver Pond, located in Preston Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational dam constructed in 1909. The earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 110 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 274 acre-feet. With a surface area of 28 acres and a drainage area of 5.4 square miles, Beaver Pond serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Beaver Pond is subject to state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location on TR Shadigee Creek and the surrounding area. However, recent inspections have deemed the dam's condition satisfactory, providing reassurance to visitors and stakeholders. Despite its age, Beaver Pond continues to be a valuable resource for the local community and a haven for water and climate enthusiasts.
As a vital component of the local ecosystem, Beaver Pond plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience. Its recreational use not only benefits the community but also fosters appreciation for the natural environment. With proper maintenance and oversight, Beaver Pond can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit, while also contributing to the broader efforts of sustainable water management and climate adaptation in Pennsylvania.
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 Beaver Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Delaware River At Hale Eddy Ny | 601 cfs | → |
| Equinunk Creek Near Dillontown | 41 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Lordville Ny | 1,980 cfs | → |
| West Br Delaware River At Stilesville Ny | 452 cfs | → |
| East Br Delaware R At Fishs Eddy Ny | 871 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Pond.
Boat launches
- Balls Eddy-Temporarily Closed
- Shehawken
- Buckingham
- Belmont Lake
- West Branch Delaware River
- Upper Woods Pond
Campgrounds
- French Woods Performing Arts Camp
- East Lake Campground
- Sky Lake Camp And Retreat Center
- Soaring Eagle Campground
- Oquaga Creek State Park
- Keen Lake Camping And Cottage Resort
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Track Beaver Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Pond
Where does the data for Beaver Pond 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 Beaver Pond.