Brent Road (Sgl 151) dam
Brent Road (Sgl 151)
Brent Road (Sgl 151) is a state-regulated dam located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, along the TR ELLIOTT RUN river. Owned by the state and under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this buttress-type dam has a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment. Despite being unsatisfactory, the dam has been inspected at a frequency of every 2 years to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
With no specified primary purpose or associated structures, Brent Road (Sgl 151) stands as a solitary structure with unknown dimensions and storage capacity. Its condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of downstream communities and ecosystems. As a water resource and climate enthusiast, this dam presents an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of managing and regulating dam infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
While details like the dam's height, volume, and completion year are unknown, the focus on risk assessment, emergency action planning, and regulatory oversight underscores the importance of proactive management in safeguarding water resources and communities. The data on Brent Road (Sgl 151) serves as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in water management and the need for continued attention to ensure their integrity and safety in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water stress.
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 Brent Road (Sgl 151) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek Near Portersville | 69 cfs | → |
| Slippery Rock Creek At Wurtemburg | 534 cfs | → |
| Beaver River At Wampum | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Connoquenessing Creek Near Zelienople | 211 cfs | → |
| Shenango River At Sharpsville | 480 cfs | → |
| Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh | 1,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brent Road (Sgl 151).
Track Brent Road (Sgl 151) 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 Brent Road (Sgl 151)
Where does the data for Brent Road (Sgl 151) 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 Brent Road (Sgl 151).