General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir reservoir
General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir
General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir, located in Pennsylvania, was initially constructed in 1940 to help control floods in the Susquehanna River Basin. The reservoir spans over 4,000 acres and can hold up to 20 billion gallons of water. The hydrology of the reservoir is primarily fed by the Lackawanna River, which flows into the Susquehanna River. The reservoir also receives water from surface flow and snowpack providers such as the Tunkhannock Creek and Bear Creek. The reservoir serves as a source of water supply for several municipalities and facilitates irrigation for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the reservoir provides recreational opportunities like fishing and boating. Its surrounding areas also offer opportunities for hiking and camping.
Daily levels at General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft
ft · code 00062
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 275 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River Near Honesdale | 609 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River At Prompton | 140 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River Near Aldenville | 254 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir.
Track General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir
Where does the data for General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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