Zelina dam
Zelina
Zelina is a privately owned dam located in Elk Creek Township, Erie, Pennsylvania, along the TR CUSSEWAGO CREEK. Built in 1974 with a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2021.
With a significant hazard potential, Zelina is an important structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for continued attention to its maintenance and safety. The dam was modified in 2007 for hydraulic improvements, and its emergency action plan status is yet to be determined, making it crucial to ensure preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. As a key recreational feature in the area, Zelina serves both practical and leisure purposes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities while also playing a vital role in water management.
As part of the Buffalo District in Pennsylvania, Zelina contributes to the local landscape and water infrastructure, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet for normal operations. Its location in a picturesque setting makes it a popular spot for visitors, but the dam's hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With its Earth-type construction and buttress core, Zelina stands as a testament to engineering expertise and the intersection of human activity with natural resources, making it a fascinating site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study.
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 Zelina -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Run Near Girard | 6 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek Upstream Pool | 49 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam | 68 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Blooming Valley | 59 cfs | → |
| French Creek Near Union City | 678 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Meadville | 3,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Zelina.
Boat launches
- Thomas Lakeside Marina
- Cambridge Springs
- Fairview Gravel Pit
- Lake Leboeuf
- Saegertown Boat Launch
- Elk Creek
Campgrounds
- Colonel Crawford County Park
- Linesville - Pymatuning State Park
- Tuttle Point
- Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park
- Village Green
- Pymatuning State Park
More reservoirs
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About Zelina
Where does the data for Zelina 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 Zelina.