Lake Akiba dam
Lake Akiba
Lake Akiba, a private water resource nestled in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque oasis for recreation enthusiasts. Built in 1926, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 360 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Despite its modest size with a surface area of 27 acres and a drainage area of 3.4 square miles, Lake Akiba offers a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
However, concerns arise regarding the dam's condition assessment, which is rated as poor with a high hazard potential. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. With its last inspection in January 2021 and an inspection frequency of once per year, efforts are ongoing to address any potential risks and hazards associated with Lake Akiba. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are urged to stay informed about the dam's maintenance and safety measures to continue enjoying this recreational gem responsibly.
As climate change impacts water resources globally, the preservation and sustainable management of Lake Akiba become increasingly crucial. With its vital role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem, initiatives for risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and hazard mitigation must be prioritized. By staying engaged with updates from relevant agencies and promoting responsible stewardship of Lake Akiba, water resource and climate enthusiasts can help safeguard this natural asset for future generations to enjoy.
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 Lake Akiba -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pocono Creek Ab Wigwam Run Near Stroudsburg | 19 cfs | → |
| Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Pohopoco Creek At Kresgeville | 53 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Long Pond | 21 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 76 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek At Minisink Hills | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Akiba.
Track Lake Akiba 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 Lake Akiba
Where does the data for Lake Akiba 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 Lake Akiba.