Licking Creek dam
Licking Creek
Licking Creek, located in Milford Township, Pennsylvania, is a vital water supply dam owned by the local government and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 700 feet, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, providing a storage capacity of 702 acre-feet. The dam has a fair condition assessment but is classified as having a high hazard potential, emphasizing the critical need for proper maintenance and monitoring.
The dam on Licking Creek plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, with a drainage area of 24 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity. Despite its fair condition, regular inspections are conducted, with the last one carried out in December 2020. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management and preparedness in the face of potential hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Licking Creek in ensuring water supply reliability and flood control is paramount. With its location in a high-risk area and the potential impact of failure, continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguard the community and the environment. The data provided offers valuable insights into the structure's characteristics and regulatory oversight, underscoring the need for proactive risk management and emergency planning to mitigate potential risks effectively.
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 Licking Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Juniata River At Lewistown | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Near Port Royal | 393 cfs | → |
| Kishacoquillas Creek At Reedsville | 109 cfs | → |
| Bixler Run Near Loysville | 6 cfs | → |
| Juniata River At Newport | 2,490 cfs | → |
| Sherman Creek At Shermans Dale | 99 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Licking Creek.
Boat launches
- Lewistown Narrows Boat Access
- Granville
- Lewistown/Victory Park
- Locust Campground
- Mifflintown Boro Access
- Mifflintown
Campgrounds
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Track Licking Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Licking Creek
Where does the data for Licking 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 Licking Creek.