Oxford Valley Mall dam
Oxford Valley Mall
Oxford Valley Mall, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along Queen Anne Creek. The privately-owned Earth dam, standing at 27 feet high and spanning 1200 feet in length, was completed in 1973 and has a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.97 square miles, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure to mitigate potential flooding in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam at Oxford Valley Mall has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. While the dam has a spillway width and outlet gates that are unlisted, its presence and functionality are crucial for maintaining the safety and security of the community in Middletown Township.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of infrastructure like the dam at Oxford Valley Mall is essential for appreciating the interconnected nature of water management and flood control. With a focus on reducing potential hazards and ensuring the safety of residents and businesses in the area, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Oxford Valley Mall -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Trenton Nj | 8,130 cfs | → |
| Assunpink Creek At Trenton Nj | 144 cfs | → |
| Neshaminy Creek Near Penns Park | 87 cfs | → |
| Neshaminy Creek Near Rushland | 73 cfs | → |
| Poquessing Creek At Grant Ave. At Philadelphia | 86 cfs | → |
| Pennypack Creek At Pine Road | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oxford Valley Mall.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Oxford Valley Mall 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 Oxford Valley Mall
Where does the data for Oxford Valley Mall 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 Oxford Valley Mall.