Monteville dam
Monteville
Monteville, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This dam, situated on the TR South Branch North Fork Creek, falls under Congressional District 15 and is classified as a buttress core type structure with unknown foundations. With a drainage area of 0.82 square kilometers, Monteville poses a significant hazard potential and has an inspection frequency of 2 times per year.
Despite lacking specific information on its design and construction, Monteville remains a crucial component of the local water management infrastructure. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. While the dam's exact purpose, storage capacity, and discharge capabilities are unspecified, its presence underscores the importance of proper regulation and maintenance in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with dam failure in the region.
As an essential water resource in the area, Monteville serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between climate, water resources, and infrastructure. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight highlight the ongoing efforts to balance water management needs with environmental conservation and public safety considerations. Moving forward, continued monitoring, assessment, and risk management measures will be essential to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of Monteville and similar structures in the face of evolving climate challenges and water resource demands.
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 Monteville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion River At Ridgway | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At Brookville | 1,710 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Johnsonburg | 842 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Cooksburg | 2,230 cfs | → |
| West Branch Clarion River At Wilcox | 225 cfs | → |
| Eb Clarion River At Eb Clarion River Dam | 244 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Monteville.
Boat launches
- Little Toby Creek
- Kyle Lake
- Treasure Lake Road 15351, Sandy Township
- Irwin Run Canoe Launch
- Treasure Lake Road 16311, Sandy Township
- River Road Barnett Township
Campgrounds
- Boy Scount Camp
- Clarion River Campsites
- Clear Creek State Park
- Red Mill
- Loleta Rec Area
- Loleta Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track Monteville 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 Monteville
Where does the data for Monteville 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 Monteville.