Leonard George dam
Leonard George
Leonard George is a privately owned recreational dam located in Perry Township, Greene, Pennsylvania. This earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and stretches 342 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79.6 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, it serves the primary purpose of recreation along TR Dunkard Creek.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Leonard George is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. The last inspection in July 2019 found the structure to be in good standing, with a maintenance frequency of every 5 years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leonard George serves as a prime example of a privately owned recreational dam that contributes to the local landscape while adhering to state regulations. Its design and construction reflect a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, making it a valuable asset for both recreation and conservation efforts in the region.
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 Leonard George -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 74 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 27 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 2,120 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 24 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 748 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leonard George.
Boat launches
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
- Point Marion
- New Geneva
- Glassworks
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
Campgrounds
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Tall Oaks Campground
- Tygart Lake State Park
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Deep Creek Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Belmot Lake
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
Track Leonard George 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 Leonard George
Where does the data for Leonard George 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 Low 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 Leonard George.