Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant dam
Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant
The Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant in Pennsylvania is a significant facility managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Located in Schuylkill County, this plant plays a crucial role in coal processing, utilizing earth dam structures for storage purposes. With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, this low-hazard facility ensures the safe and efficient operation of coal cleaning processes. While specific details about the plant's construction and operational history are not provided, its strategic location within the Philadelphia District highlights its importance in the region's coal industry.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant is currently marked as 'Not Available'. This indicates a need for further inspection and evaluation to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the facility. While no specific risk assessment or management measures are detailed in the data, the plant's location and purpose underscore the importance of maintaining high safety standards in coal processing operations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of facilities like the Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant in the broader energy landscape can offer insights into the intersection of industry, environmental impact, and regulatory oversight.
As enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate implications, the Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant serves as a focal point for exploring the interconnected challenges of energy production and environmental responsibility. While the plant's specific operational details are not provided, its location in Pennsylvania's coal-rich region underscores the complex relationship between resource extraction, regulatory oversight, and sustainability. By delving deeper into the plant's design, construction, and safety protocols, enthusiasts can gain a more nuanced understanding of how coal processing facilities impact water resources and climate dynamics. As the field of clean energy continues to evolve, initiatives to enhance the efficiency and environmental stewardship of facilities like the Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant will be critical in shaping a more sustainable energy future.
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 Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Schuylkill River At Tamaqua | 41 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Landingville | 209 cfs | → |
| Lehigh River At Lehighton | 792 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Berne | 409 cfs | → |
| Maiden Creek Near Virginville | 62 cfs | → |
| Pohopoco Cr Bl Beltzville Dam Nr Parryville | 98 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant.
Boat launches
- Tuscarora Lake Boat Launch
- Leaser Lake-(North Ramp)
- Mauch Chunk Boat Launch
- Leaser Lake-(South Ramp)
- Locust Lake Boat Launch
- Mauch Chunk Lake Boat Launch A
Track Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant in the Snoflo app
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About Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant
Where does the data for Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant 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 Premium Fine Coal Cleaning Plant.