Buehler Lake dam
Buehler Lake
Buehler Lake is a picturesque body of water located in Palmyra Township, Pennsylvania, within Pike County. This private lake, completed in 1857, serves primarily for recreational purposes and covers an area of 18.36 acres with a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. The dam, standing at a height of 7 feet and a length of 240 feet, was designed as an Earth dam with a buttress core and an uncontrolled spillway width of 100 feet.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Buehler Lake is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. Despite its age, the lake continues to provide a tranquil setting for outdoor activities and serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical significance and environmental impact of Buehler Lake, nestled along the serene Buehler Brook. With its rich recreational offerings and ties to the local ecosystem, this charming lake exemplifies the delicate balance between human enjoyment and nature conservation in the heart of Pennsylvania's scenic landscape.
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 Buehler Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 350 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River Near Honesdale | 230 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River At Prompton | 62 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buehler Lake.
Boat launches
- Fairview Lake
- Wallenpaupack Lake Access
- Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station
- White Deer Boat Ramp
- Main Beach And Picnic Area
- Beechwood Area
Track Buehler Lake 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 Buehler Lake
Where does the data for Buehler 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 Significant 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 Buehler Lake.