Woodcock Creek Dam, also known as Woodcock Creek Lake, is a federally owned structure located in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
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Completed in 1973 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the Woodcock Creek. With a hydraulic height of 85 feet and a structural height of 90 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 31,540 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 325 acres.
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Woodcock Creek Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam is equipped with six slide gates for water release and has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 141 feet. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and has an emergency action plan in place to ensure the safety and security of nearby residents in case of a dam-related emergency.
USACE actively monitors and manages the dam's condition to minimize flood risks, engage with local emergency managers, and update emergency action plans. By maintaining the structural integrity of the dam and coordinating with stakeholders, Woodcock Creek Dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction while also providing opportunities for fish and wildlife conservation, recreational activities, and water management along the Woodcock Creek.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
4650 |
River Or Stream |
WOODCOCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
325 |
Hydraulic Height |
85 |
Drainage Area |
46 |
Nid Storage |
31540 |
Structural Height |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 6 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
90 |
Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam
|
61cfs |
Woodcock Creek At Blooming Valley
|
17cfs |
French Creek At Meadville
|
822cfs |
French Creek Near Union City
|
468cfs |
French Creek At Utica
|
986cfs |
Brandy Run Near Girard
|
16cfs |