Connell dam
Connell
Connell is a private earth dam located in Cherry Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1915, the dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 20 acres for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Connell is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in August 2019, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. While the dam has not been modified or assessed for emergency preparedness, it remains an important water resource for the local community.
Situated on Birch Creek in the Buffalo District, Connell provides a recreational oasis for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With its historical significance dating back over a century, the dam continues to serve its purpose while being closely monitored for any potential risks or hazards. Its tranquil setting in the heart of Pennsylvania's wilderness makes it a valuable asset for both the environment and the community it serves.
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 Connell -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muncy Creek Near Sonestown | 28 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Monroeton | 123 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Franklindale | 72 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Towanda | 7,140 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Connell.
Boat launches
- Sones Pond
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Trailhead Parking
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Visitor Center
- Terrytown
- Hunters Lake
Campgrounds
- Ricketts Glen State Park
- Modern Cabins
- Worlds End State Park
- Group Tenting Area No. 1
- Group Tenting Area No. 2
- Group Tenting Area No. 3
Paddle runs
Track Connell 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 Connell
Where does the data for Connell 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 Connell.