Valley-Hi Eagle Lake dam
Valley-Hi Eagle Lake
Valley-Hi Eagle Lake, located in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This recreational dam, completed in 1964, stands at 25 feet tall and spans 450 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 555 acre-feet. With a surface area of 44 acres and a drainage area of 2.2 square miles, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water activities.
Despite its age, Valley-Hi Eagle Lake remains in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential due to its size and location. Regular inspections ensure the safety of the surrounding community, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. The dam has undergone structural modifications in 2006 to maintain its integrity and functionality, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing maintenance and management. As a vital recreational resource in the area, Valley-Hi Eagle Lake serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns.
With its scenic location and ample storage capacity, Valley-Hi Eagle Lake offers a valuable recreational space for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Oregon Creek and its surroundings. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is essential to recognize the role of such dams in providing both leisure opportunities and water management benefits. Valley-Hi Eagle Lake stands as a symbol of responsible stewardship and the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of our water resources in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Valley-Hi Eagle Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tonoloway Creek Near Needmore | 3 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 544 cfs | → |
| Dunning Creek At Belden | 116 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Wolfsburg | 920 cfs | → |
| Aughwick Creek Near Three Springs | 115 cfs | → |
| Aughwick Creek Near Shirleysburg | 469 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Valley-Hi Eagle Lake.
Boat launches
- Woy Bridge Campground
- Meadow Grounds Lake - Under Drawdown
- Warriors Path State Park
- Heritage Cove Resort
- Cowans Gap Lake Ramp
- Fort Bedford Museum
Campgrounds
- Cowans Gap State Park
- Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp
- Trough Creek State Park
- Shawnee State Park
- Shellbark Campground
- Seven Points
Fishing spots
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Flintstone Creek
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Lake Habeeb
Track Valley-Hi Eagle 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 Valley-Hi Eagle Lake
Where does the data for Valley-Hi Eagle 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 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 Valley-Hi Eagle Lake.