Kehm Run dam
Kehm Run
Kehm Run, located in York Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational dam completed in 1954. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 270 feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation and recreation. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.9 square miles, making it a vital resource for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Kehm Run is state regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition according to the latest assessment conducted in 2018. This dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a water storage facility.
As a key feature in the Baltimore District, Kehm Run is a significant structure that contributes to the local water infrastructure. Its location in York County, Pennsylvania, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to mitigate potential risks and ensure water resource sustainability for future generations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kehm Run represents a valuable asset that requires ongoing attention and care to safeguard its continued functionality and environmental impact.
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 Kehm Run -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Codorus Creek Near York | 200 cfs | → |
| Codorus Creek At Pleasureville | 208 cfs | → |
| Codorus Creek At Spring Grove | 41 cfs | → |
| West Conewago Creek Near Manchester | 143 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Marietta | 27,200 cfs | → |
| Conestoga River At Conestoga | 252 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kehm Run.
Boat launches
- Lake Redman
- Lake Williams - Lake Under Drawdown
- Riverview Park
- Lock #2 Recreation Area
- Wrightsville
- Commons Park
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Kehm Run in the Snoflo app
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About Kehm Run
Where does the data for Kehm 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 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 Kehm Run.