Shillington Memorial Park dam
Shillington Memorial Park
Shillington Memorial Park, located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque recreational area that serves as a memorial to past residents. The park's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors a tranquil setting to enjoy activities such as picnicking, walking, and birdwatching. Nestled in the charming borough of Shillington, the park is situated near the tranquil waters of Angelica Creek, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and water resource advocates.
Constructed in 1936, Shillington Memorial Park features an earth dam with a height of 8.75 feet and a length of 121 feet, creating a small reservoir with a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in fair condition. With its rich history and beautiful surroundings, Shillington Memorial Park is a beloved community gem that offers both recreational opportunities and a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
The park's proximity to Angelica Creek, a tributary that flows through the region, adds to its allure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The park's location within the Baltimore District further highlights its significance as a vital green space that contributes to the ecological health of the surrounding area. With its historic dam structure and scenic backdrop, Shillington Memorial Park is not only a recreational oasis but also a valuable resource for those interested in water conservation and environmental stewardship 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 Shillington Memorial Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill River At Reading | 641 cfs | → |
| Tulpehocken Creek Near Reading | 94 cfs | → |
| Tulpehocken Cr At Blue Marsh Damsite Near Reading | 70 cfs | → |
| Manatawny Creek Near Spangsville | 33 cfs | → |
| Tulpehocken Creek Near Bernville | 63 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Berne | 713 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shillington Memorial Park.
Boat launches
- Reading Riverfront Park
- Epler's Landing
- Wall Street Leesport
- Sheidy Road
- Scott's Run Lake-French Creek State Park
- Hopewell Lake-French Creek State Park
Track Shillington Memorial Park 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 Shillington Memorial Park
Where does the data for Shillington Memorial Park 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 Shillington Memorial Park.