Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2 dam
Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2
Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2, located in Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1982. This dam, standing at a height of 300 feet and spanning a length of 3100 feet, serves a primary purpose categorized as "Other" and has a storage capacity of 407.89 acre-feet. It sits on TR Mingo Creek and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
With a hazard potential classified as "High" and a current condition assessment of "Fair," Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2 poses a significant risk in terms of water resource management. The dam covers a surface area of 22 acres and drains 0.07 square miles, making it crucial to monitor closely for any potential issues. Despite its fair condition, regular inspections are carried out to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure and environmental impact would find Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2 a compelling case study. Its location in a mining area, combined with its high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, highlights the importance of effective dam management and the need for sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate 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 Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela River At Elizabeth | 21,100 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Sutersville | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Chartiers Creek At Carnegie | 147 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 203 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 69 cfs | → |
| Little Pine Creek Near Etna | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
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About Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2
Where does the data for Mathies Mine Refuse Area Pond #2 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 High 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.
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