Trough Creek Reservoir dam
Trough Creek Reservoir
Trough Creek Reservoir is a vital water supply structure located in Bedford, Pennsylvania, owned and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This Earth-type dam, standing at 25 feet high and stretching 1200 feet in length, serves as a key resource for the local community in Broad Top Township. With a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.16 acres, Trough Creek Reservoir plays a significant role in providing water for various purposes, primarily water supply.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Trough Creek Reservoir undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2018, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality. The reservoir's condition assessment is currently marked as 'Not Rated', emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its operational efficiency. While specific risk management measures and emergency preparedness details are not readily available, the reservoir remains a crucial component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Water enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the significance of Trough Creek Reservoir in maintaining water supply stability within the Bedford community. As a State-regulated structure, it reflects the commitment to ensuring safe and reliable water resources. With its strategic location along Trough Creek and the impressive storage capacity it offers, the reservoir stands as a testament to responsible water management practices and the importance of investing in sustainable infrastructure to meet the growing demands of a changing climate.
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 Trough Creek Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 544 cfs | → |
| Aughwick Creek Near Three Springs | 115 cfs | → |
| Tonoloway Creek Near Needmore | 3 cfs | → |
| Aughwick Creek Near Shirleysburg | 469 cfs | → |
| Dunning Creek At Belden | 116 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Wolfsburg | 920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trough Creek Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Warriors Path State Park
- Heritage Cove Resort
- Woy Bridge Campground
- Tatman Run Boat Launch
- Cowans Gap Lake Ramp
- Meadow Grounds Lake - Under Drawdown
Campgrounds
- Trough Creek State Park
- Cowans Gap State Park
- Seven Points
- Susquehannock - Raystown Lake
- Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp
- Canoe Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Flintstone Creek
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Lake Habeeb
Paddle runs
Track Trough Creek Reservoir 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 Trough Creek Reservoir
Where does the data for Trough Creek Reservoir 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 Trough Creek Reservoir.