Hockenberry Run dam
Hockenberry Run
Hockenberry Run, located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, is a dam that serves as a recreational resource for the local community. Constructed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, Hockenberry Run offers a surface area of 3 acres for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam is situated in Chest Township and is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil setting to enjoy nature. As a state-regulated structure, Hockenberry Run is subject to oversight and enforcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to protect the surrounding environment and ensure the safety of those who utilize the reservoir for recreation.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its low hazard potential indicates a minimal risk of failure. The last inspection took place in July 2014, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. With a primary purpose of recreation, Hockenberry Run provides both a leisurely escape for visitors and a vital water resource for the community, showcasing the intersection of water management and climate resilience in the region.
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 Hockenberry Run -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Bower | 273 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River Near Curwensville | 253 cfs | → |
| Clearfield Creek At Dimeling | 282 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Hyde | 389 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek At Tyrone | 25 cfs | → |
| Mahoning Creek At Punxsutawney | 174 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hockenberry Run.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Prince Gallitzin State Park
- Curwensville Lake
- Duman Lake County Park
- Nanty Glo Municipal Park
- S.B. Elliott State Park
- Canoe Creek State Park
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Hockenberry Run 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 Hockenberry Run
Where does the data for Hockenberry Run 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 Hockenberry Run.