Leachate Equalization Impoundment dam
Leachate Equalization Impoundment
The Leachate Equalization Impoundment in Elk, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Built in 1992, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 95 feet and spans 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22.2 acre-feet. Located in Fox Township along the TR Sawmill Run river/stream, this impoundment serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," with a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Despite being last inspected in July 2015 with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the Leachate Equalization Impoundment lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. With no risk assessment or risk management measures specified, there are opportunities for improvement in ensuring the safety and efficiency of this water resource infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a potential for further research and advocacy to enhance the management and resilience of this critical environmental asset 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 Leachate Equalization Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion River At Ridgway | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Johnsonburg | 842 cfs | → |
| Eb Clarion River At Eb Clarion River Dam | 244 cfs | → |
| West Branch Clarion River At Wilcox | 225 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Hyde | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile Run Near Rasselas | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leachate Equalization Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Little Toby Creek
- Treasure Lake Road 15351, Sandy Township
- Treasure Lake Road 16311, Sandy Township
- Kyle Lake
- Irwin Run Canoe Launch
- Shawville Grocery
Campgrounds
- Boy Scount Camp
- Parker Dam State Park
- S.B. Elliott State Park
- Red Mill
- East Branch Lake
- Clarion River Campsites
Paddle runs
Track Leachate Equalization Impoundment in the Snoflo app
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About Leachate Equalization Impoundment
Where does the data for Leachate Equalization Impoundment 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 Leachate Equalization Impoundment.