Caledonia Water Company dam
Caledonia Water Company
The Caledonia Water Company in Pennsylvania is a private entity that plays a crucial role in water supply management in Franklin County. This company is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that it meets all necessary state standards for water resource management. The dam, constructed in 1967, stands at a height of 32 feet and serves as the primary source of water supply for the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet.
Located in Greene Township, the Caledonia Water Company dam on Stump Run has a significant hazard potential and is rated in fair condition. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one taking place in March 2021, to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a normal storage of 12 acre-feet, this dam plays a critical role in water resource management in the region. While there are no associated structures with the dam, its importance in providing water supply cannot be overstated.
Overall, the Caledonia Water Company dam is a vital infrastructure for water supply management in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. With a history dating back to 1967, this earth dam stands at 32 feet tall and spans a length of 499 feet, with a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Regular inspections and state regulation ensure that the dam meets all necessary standards for safety and functionality, making it an essential component of the region's water resource infrastructure.
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 Caledonia Water Company -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro | 49 cfs | → |
| Mountain Creek Near Pine Grove Furnace | 8 cfs | → |
| Bermudian Creek At Oxford Road Nr Heidlersburg | 4 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Bridgeport | 25 cfs | → |
| Conococheague Creek At Fairview | 187 cfs | → |
| Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Caledonia Water Company.
Boat launches
- Long Pine
- Laurel Lake Boat Launch
- Letterkenny Reservoir
- Catoctin Hollow Road 13916, Frederick County
- Fannettsburg Dam Ramp
- Cowans Gap Lake Ramp
Campgrounds
- Caledonia State Park
- Primitive Campsite #11
- Primitive Campsite #10
- Primitive Campsite #8
- Capital Camps & Retreat Center
- Primitive Campsite #7
Fishing spots
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Little Owens Creek
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Potomac River Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Caledonia Water Company 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 Caledonia Water Company
Where does the data for Caledonia Water Company 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 Caledonia Water Company.