Woodcock Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Woodcock Creek Dam, also known as Woodcock Creek Lake, is a federally owned structure located in Meadville, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

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
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.