Bowmans Marsh dam
Bowmans Marsh
Bowmans Marsh, located in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, situated on North Branch Bowman Creek, stands at a height of 9.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15.75 acres and a drainage area of 1.67 square miles, Bowmans Marsh provides a serene environment for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Constructed in an unknown year, the dam has undergone modifications in 2008 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, Bowmans Marsh is regularly inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to ensure its structural integrity. The condition assessment of the dam is reported as satisfactory, and it meets all regulatory requirements for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Visitors to Bowmans Marsh can enjoy its tranquil surroundings and recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The dam's location in Ross Township, with easy access for outdoor enthusiasts, makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Pennsylvania's waterways.
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 Bowmans Marsh -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muncy Creek Near Sonestown | 28 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Wilkes-Barre | 9,940 cfs | → |
| Wapwallopen Creek Near Wapwallopen | 98 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Bloomsburg | 401 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bowmans Marsh.
Boat launches
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Trailhead Parking
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Visitor Center
- Harris Pond
- Harveys Lake
- Moon Lake
- Union Township
Campgrounds
- Modern Cabins
- Ricketts Glen State Park
- Moon Lake County Park
- Frances Slocum State Park
- Worlds End State Park
- Group Tenting Area No. 1
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Track Bowmans Marsh in the Snoflo app
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About Bowmans Marsh
Where does the data for Bowmans Marsh 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
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