Adam T. Bower Memorial dam
Adam T. Bower Memorial
The Adam T. Bower Memorial is a state-regulated dam located in Monroe Township, Pennsylvania, along the Susquehanna River. Built in 1969 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 2563 feet, with a storage capacity of 38,200 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation and is classified as a buttress dam with an unknown foundation type.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Adam T. Bower Memorial has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in July 2015, with a frequency of every 5 years. Although the dam meets state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place as of the latest data update in April 2021.
This dam offers a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental protection. With its location along the scenic Susquehanna River, the Adam T. Bower Memorial serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing human enjoyment with the need for responsible dam management in safeguarding our natural resources.
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 Adam T. Bower Memorial -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Sunbury | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek Near Potts Grove | 47 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Lewisburg | 7,140 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Danville | 7,610 cfs | → |
| Penns Creek At Penns Creek | 276 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek At Washingtonville | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adam T. Bower Memorial.
Boat launches
- Sunbury
- Sunbury Boro
- Shikellamy State Park South
- Point Of Northumberland
- Shady Nook
- Northumberland Municipal Access
Track Adam T. Bower Memorial 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 Adam T. Bower Memorial
Where does the data for Adam T. Bower Memorial 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 Low 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 Adam T. Bower Memorial.