Glendale dam
Glendale
Glendale, located in White Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, is a state-regulated dam on Beaverdam Run with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and spans 1800 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 68,000 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 41.9 square miles, Glendale plays a crucial role in flood protection for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Glendale has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition. Despite its age, the dam undergoes regular inspections and is equipped with emergency action plans to ensure the safety of nearby residents in the event of a breach. Additionally, the dam offers recreational opportunities in addition to its flood control function, highlighting its importance not only for water resource management but also for community engagement and enjoyment.
Glendale's presence underscores the critical role of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities from potential disasters. As a key component of the flood control system in the region, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and adapt to changing climate conditions. With its impressive storage capacity and essential flood risk reduction capabilities, Glendale stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding both people and the environment.
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 Glendale -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Bower | 273 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek At Tyrone | 25 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River Near Curwensville | 253 cfs | → |
| Clearfield Creek At Dimeling | 282 cfs | → |
| Little Juniata River At Spruce Creek | 178 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Hyde | 389 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glendale.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Prince Gallitzin State Park
- Curwensville Lake
- Duman Lake County Park
- Canoe Creek State Park
- Nanty Glo Municipal Park
- Camp Blue Diamond
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Glendale in the Snoflo app
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About Glendale
Where does the data for Glendale 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 Glendale.