Harmar Storage Pond No 4 dam
Harmar Storage Pond No 4
Harmar Storage Pond No 4, located in Harmar Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, serves as an essential water resource in the area. Completed in 1980, this private earth dam stands at 39 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 54.2 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 32.38 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 1.91 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Harmar Storage Pond No 4 is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam is deemed to be in good working order. While there are no associated spillways or locks, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively, providing water storage for various needs in the area, particularly in times of drought or increased water demand.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in the region, Harmar Storage Pond No 4 plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts. With its design focused on functionality and efficiency, this earth dam continues to support the community's water needs while adhering to state regulatory standards and ensuring public safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Harmar Storage Pond No 4 stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and infrastructure development in Pennsylvania.
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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pine Creek Near Etna | 3 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Natrona | 16,400 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Freeport | 323 cfs | → |
| Chartiers Creek At Carnegie | 147 cfs | → |
| Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Sewickley | 23,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harmar Storage Pond No 4.
Track Harmar Storage Pond No 4 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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4
Where does the data for Harmar Storage Pond No 4 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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4.