Wilmore dam
Wilmore
Wilmore, located in Cambria, Pennsylvania, is a masonry dam completed in 1908 with a primary purpose of water supply. It stands at a height of 48 feet and has a storage capacity of 3990 acre-feet, serving as a critical infrastructure for the surrounding area. However, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and is in poor condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Wilmore is regulated and permitted by the state, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to uphold safety standards. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential water storage for the N Branch Little Conemaugh River, with a drainage area of 25 square miles. The dam's condition assessment and hazard potential indicate the importance of ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the local community and environment.
As part of the Pittsburgh District, Wilmore's infrastructure plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its location in Summerhill Township, the dam's significance extends beyond its historical construction to its vital role in providing water supply for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities of managing and maintaining structures like Wilmore is essential for ensuring sustainable water management practices and protecting communities from potential risks associated with aging infrastructure.
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 Wilmore -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Conemaugh River At East Conemaugh | 97 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Minersville | 645 cfs | → |
| Stonycreek River At Ferndale | 316 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Seward | 581 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Homer City | 66 cfs | → |
| Dunning Creek At Belden | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilmore.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Adams Croyle
- Stefan's Campsite
- Nanty Glo Municipal Park
- Blue Knob State Park
- Duman Lake County Park
- Lorain Borough Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Wilmore 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 Wilmore
Where does the data for Wilmore 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 Wilmore.