Lakevue Estates dam
Lakevue Estates
Lakevue Estates is a private water resource located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This dam, built on TR Kaufman Run, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam is inspected every two years to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its relatively small drainage area of 0.37 square miles, Lakevue Estates serves a crucial purpose in managing water resources in the area. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type, spans a length of 170 feet and plays a vital role in flood control and water storage. With its location in Butler County, Pennsylvania, and under the jurisdiction of the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lakevue Estates is an essential structure for water management in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Lakevue Estates to be a fascinating example of private infrastructure contributing to the overall water management system. As a regulated dam with a significant hazard potential, the maintenance and inspection of Lakevue Estates are crucial for ensuring the safety of nearby residents and the efficient utilization of water resources. With its location in a picturesque setting in Cranberry Township, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding against potential environmental risks and ensuring long-term water resource security.
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 Lakevue Estates -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Connoquenessing Creek Near Zelienople | 211 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Sewickley | 23,400 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Beaver Falls | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Little Pine Creek Near Etna | 3 cfs | → |
| Raccoon Creek At Moffatts Mill | 77 cfs | → |
| Slippery Rock Creek At Wurtemburg | 534 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakevue Estates.
Boat launches
- Jackson Street 104, Harmony
- North Park Boat Launch
- Glade Run Access
- Hereford Manor-Closed-Public Access Prohibited
- Rochester
- Monaca Access
Campgrounds
- Harts Content Campground
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Burnt Ridge Campground
- Beaver Creek State Park
- Crooked Creek Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track Lakevue Estates 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 Lakevue Estates
Where does the data for Lakevue Estates 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 Lakevue Estates.