Camp Cayuga Lake dam
Camp Cayuga Lake
Camp Cayuga Lake in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational facility situated along the TR Big Brook river. The dam at the camp, completed in 1931, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 50 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, offering a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy various water activities on the 13-acre surface area of the lake.
Maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam at Camp Cayuga Lake is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the camp provides a safe environment for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape. The camp's location in Dyberry Township, along with its historical stone dam structure, adds to its charm and appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.
As a beloved recreational spot in Pennsylvania, Camp Cayuga Lake offers a tranquil setting for visitors to connect with the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the TR Big Brook river. With its well-maintained dam, the camp provides a safe and enjoyable environment for water activities, while also serving as a testament to the state's commitment to regulating and enforcing dam safety. Whether exploring the area for leisure or educational purposes, Camp Cayuga Lake is a must-visit destination for those with a passion for water resources and climate preservation.
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 Camp Cayuga Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 76 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River Near Aldenville | 35 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River At Prompton | 62 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River Near Honesdale | 230 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 45 cfs | → |
| Equinunk Creek Near Dillontown | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Cayuga Lake.
Track Camp Cayuga Lake 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 Camp Cayuga Lake
Where does the data for Camp Cayuga Lake 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 Low 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 Camp Cayuga Lake.