Great Stream Commons Upper dam
Great Stream Commons Upper
Great Stream Commons Upper is a local government-owned dam located in Gregg Township, Pennsylvania, along the TR Susquehanna River. Completed in 2001, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 10.7 acre-feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction in the area. The dam covers a drainage area of 0.36 square miles and has a surface area of 0.5 acres.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Great Stream Commons Upper is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard.
In case of emergencies, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, but it is vital for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support risk management measures for Great Stream Commons Upper to safeguard the surrounding communities and the environment from potential hazards.
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 Great Stream Commons Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Allenwood | 6,980 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River At Williamsport | 5,870 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Lewisburg | 6,770 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek Near Potts Grove | 58 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek At Washingtonville | 16 cfs | → |
| Loyalsock Creek At Loyalsockville | 424 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Great Stream Commons Upper.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bald Eagle #4
- Bald Eagle #5
- Steel Steeds Motorcycle Campground
- Bald Eagle #8
- Rb Winter State Park
- Bald Eagle State Forest Campsite #7
Track Great Stream Commons Upper 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 Great Stream Commons Upper
Where does the data for Great Stream Commons Upper 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 Great Stream Commons Upper.