Woodcock Creek Dam dam
Woodcock Creek Dam
Woodcock Creek Dam, also known as Woodcock Creek Lake, is a federally owned structure located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. 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.
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 Woodcock Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam | 68 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Blooming Valley | 98 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Meadville | 2,440 cfs | → |
| French Creek Near Union City | 748 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Utica | 3,410 cfs | → |
| Brandy Run Near Girard | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodcock Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Woodcock Lake Park
- Saegertown Boat Launch
- Bicentennial Park
- Cussewago
- Springs Road 21200, Crawford County
- Tamarack Drive 9160, Crawford County
Campgrounds
- Colonel Crawford County Park
- Custaloga Town Scout Reservation
- Linesville - Pymatuning State Park
- Tuttle Point
- Tuttle - Pymatuning State Park
- Two Mile Run County Park
Paddle runs
Track Woodcock Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodcock Creek Dam
Where does the data for Woodcock Creek Dam 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 High 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 Woodcock Creek Dam.