Breskin No 2 dam
Breskin No 2
Breskin No 2 is a privately-owned dam located in Ligonier Township, Pennsylvania, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 875 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
Situated on the TR Fourmile Run river, Breskin No 2 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it can store. Despite this, the dam is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. The dam’s emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unknown, highlighting potential areas for improvement in terms of preparedness and response in the event of a dam failure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Breskin No 2 offers an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. With its recreational purpose and potential impact on the surrounding area in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of balancing water resource utilization with safety and regulatory oversight. As efforts continue to ensure the dam’s integrity and emergency preparedness, Breskin No 2 stands as a reminder of the vital importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in safeguarding communities and the environment from potential water-related disasters.
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 Breskin No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalhanna Creek At Kingston | 203 cfs | → |
| Linn Run At Linn Run State Park Near Rector | 11 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Tunnelton | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Loyalhanna Creek At Loyalhanna Dam | 221 cfs | → |
| Blacklick Creek At Josephine | 173 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Seward | 581 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Breskin No 2.
Boat launches
- Lake Donegal #1 - Lake Under Drawdown
- Legion-Keener Park
- Lake Donegal #2 - Lake Under Drawdown
- Cardinal Park
- Sanderson
- Acme Dam
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Frostburg Reservoir
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Sand Spring Run
- Jennings Run
- Wills Creek
- Evitts Creek
Paddle runs
Track Breskin No 2 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 Breskin No 2
Where does the data for Breskin No 2 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 Breskin No 2.