Lake Lattimore dam
Lake Lattimore
Lake Lattimore, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational lake with a dam completed in 1930 on Dingmans Creek. The dam, classified as an Earth type with a height of 15 feet and a length of 250 feet, serves the primary purpose of recreation with a normal storage capacity of 199 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 433 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 54 acres and has a drainage area of 11.1 square miles, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Despite its recreational value, Lake Lattimore poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for maintenance and potential safety improvements. The dam is under state regulation by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection took place in December 2020, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks associated with its high hazard potential.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Lattimore offers a fascinating case study in the management of recreational water bodies and dam safety. With its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, the lake presents both opportunities for recreation and challenges in maintaining its infrastructure to meet modern safety standards. As efforts continue to ensure the dam's stability and reduce its hazard potential, Lake Lattimore remains a valuable asset in the water landscape of Pennsylvania, deserving of attention and investment in sustainable management practices.
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 Lake Lattimore -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 44 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 123 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Lattimore.
Boat launches
- Little Mud Pond
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
- Lake Minisink
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Pecks Pond Picnic Area
Track Lake Lattimore 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 Lake Lattimore
Where does the data for Lake Lattimore 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 Lake Lattimore.