Camp Sinoquipe Lake dam
Camp Sinoquipe Lake
Camp Sinoquipe Lake, nestled in Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, is a charming private recreation spot surrounded by the serene beauty of Plum Run. The dam, constructed in 1948, stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 350 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. With a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 5.5 square miles, the lake provides a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful setting.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Camp Sinoquipe Lake is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of 'Not Rated'. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, the lake is a popular destination for camping, fishing, and boating, offering visitors a chance to appreciate the importance of sustainable water resource management in a changing climate.
As part of the Baltimore District, Camp Sinoquipe Lake serves as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human recreation and environmental conservation. With its earth dam design and buttress core type, the structure exemplifies a balance between human enjoyment and ecosystem preservation. Whether admiring the beauty of the lake or engaging in water-based activities, visitors to Camp Sinoquipe can witness firsthand the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of climate variability and change.
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 Camp Sinoquipe Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Aughwick Creek Near Three Springs | 115 cfs | → |
| Aughwick Creek Near Shirleysburg | 469 cfs | → |
| Tonoloway Creek Near Needmore | 3 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 544 cfs | → |
| Juniata River At Mapleton Depot | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Rays Br Juniata R Bl Rays Dam Nr Huntingdon | 452 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Sinoquipe Lake.
Boat launches
- Cowans Gap Lake Ramp
- Fannettsburg Dam Ramp
- Meadow Grounds Lake - Under Drawdown
- Letterkenny Reservoir
- Warriors Path State Park
- Heritage Cove Resort
Campgrounds
- Cowans Gap State Park
- Trough Creek State Park
- Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp
- Seven Points
- Susquehannock - Raystown Lake
- Fowlers Hollow State Park
Fishing spots
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Flintstone Creek
Paddle runs
Track Camp Sinoquipe Lake 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 Camp Sinoquipe Lake
Where does the data for Camp Sinoquipe Lake 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 Camp Sinoquipe Lake.