University Park Airport Pond 4a dam
University Park Airport Pond 4a
University Park Airport Pond 4a in Centre, Pennsylvania is a privately owned flood risk reduction structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Located in Benner Township, this structure is designed to mitigate flood risks along TR Spring Creek in an area prone to significant hazards, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2014.
With a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, University Park Airport Pond 4a plays a critical role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, aligning with its operational and regulatory focus on inspections, permitting, and enforcement by state agencies. Despite its fair condition, the dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the area.
As part of the Buffalo District in Pennsylvania, University Park Airport Pond 4a serves as a vital infrastructure component in the region's water resource management strategy. With a designated spillway width, storage capacity, and inspection frequency, this earth dam contributes to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem and underscores the intersection of climate, water resources, and infrastructure management in safeguarding communities from potential natural disasters.
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 University Park Airport Pond 4a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek At Houserville | 38 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Axemann | 80 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek At Milesburg | 179 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek Bl Spring Creek At Milesburg | 276 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek At Blanchard | 318 cfs | → |
| Marsh Creek At Blanchard | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near University Park Airport Pond 4a.
Track University Park Airport Pond 4a 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 University Park Airport Pond 4a
Where does the data for University Park Airport Pond 4a 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 Significant 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 University Park Airport Pond 4a.