Anderson Creek dam
Anderson Creek
Anderson Creek, also known as Dubois Reservoir, is a vital water resource located in Union Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. This local government-owned dam was completed in 1903 with the primary purpose of water supply. With a height of 42 feet and a length of 650 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 6,748 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 210 acres. The dam has a drainage area of 26.5 square miles and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite its age, Anderson Creek Dam is in fair condition with a high hazard potential. Regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2020, ensure that the dam meets safety standards. With a designated emergency action plan in place and a moderate risk assessment, the dam remains a crucial component of the local water supply infrastructure. The dam's location on Anderson Creek showcases the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Pennsylvania.
In the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands, Anderson Creek continues to play a critical role in supplying water to the surrounding community. The dam's historical significance, coupled with its ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance, underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and promoting the stewardship of dams like Anderson Creek is essential for ensuring a resilient water supply for future generations.
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 Anderson Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wb Susquehanna River Near Curwensville | 303 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Hyde | 473 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Bower | 285 cfs | → |
| Clearfield Creek At Dimeling | 275 cfs | → |
| Mahoning Creek At Punxsutawney | 196 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Ridgway | 632 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson Creek.
Boat launches
- Treasure Lake Road 16311, Sandy Township
- Treasure Lake Road 15351, Sandy Township
- Lower Witmer Park Borough Access
- Kyle Lake
- Little Toby Creek
- Shawville Grocery
Campgrounds
- S.B. Elliott State Park
- Boy Scount Camp
- Parker Dam State Park
- Curwensville Lake
- Clear Creek State Park
- Clarion River Campsites
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Anderson Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Anderson Creek
Where does the data for Anderson Creek 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 Anderson Creek.