Tink Wig Lake dam
Tink Wig Lake
Tink Wig Lake, located in Lackawaxen Township, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational lake nestled within the picturesque Pike County. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this Earth-type dam was completed in 1968 and stands at a height of 11 feet, with a length of 400 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 746 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 50 acres, drawing water from the Tinkwig Creek.
Despite its fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, Tink Wig Lake remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreational activities. The dam serves as a vital source of water storage for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. With its idyllic setting and ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation, Tink Wig Lake continues to attract visitors year-round, showcasing the harmony between human infrastructure and natural beauty.
As a regulated body of water, Tink Wig Lake undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment data are currently undisclosed, but efforts are likely in place to mitigate potential hazards and protect both the environment and local communities. With its rich history, scenic surroundings, and recreational offerings, Tink Wig Lake stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate challenges.
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 Tink Wig Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 350 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River Near Honesdale | 230 cfs | → |
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 76 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tink Wig Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Wilsonville Rec Area - Ppl
- Sylvania Tree Farm Camp Sites
- Sylvania Tree Farm
- Lake Owego Camp
- Camp Chayolei
- Caffrey Rec Area - Ppl
More reservoirs
Track Tink Wig Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Tink Wig Lake
Where does the data for Tink Wig Lake 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 Significant 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 Tink Wig Lake.