Beaver Meadows dam
Beaver Meadows
Beaver Meadows is a Federal-owned fish and wildlife pond located in Forest, Pennsylvania, near the city of CAMPS. Built in 1936 by the USDA Forest Service, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 525 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. The dam serves as a habitat for various aquatic species and a recreational spot for visitors to enjoy.
Situated on Salmon Creek, Beaver Meadows has a low hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, it meets regulatory guidelines and is inspected every 10 years by the Forest Service. The spillway, with a width of 30 feet, ensures controlled overflow during times of excess water, maintaining the safety and integrity of the structure. With its picturesque surroundings and ecological significance, Beaver Meadows is a vital component of the local water resource management and climate conservation efforts in the region.
As a vital component of the Pittsburgh District's water infrastructure, Beaver Meadows plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With its primary purpose as a fish and wildlife pond, the dam also supports various other recreational activities. Despite its age, the dam remains a key asset in the conservation and preservation of the surrounding ecosystem, contributing to the overall well-being of the region's water resources and climate resilience.
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 Beaver Meadows -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tionesta Creek At Lynch | 321 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Cooksburg | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At West Hickory | 7,060 cfs | → |
| Tionesta Creek At Tionesta Creek Dam | 883 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Ridgway | 583 cfs | → |
| West Branch Clarion River At Wilcox | 118 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Meadows.
Boat launches
- The Branch Road Kingsley Township
- Sheffield Boro
- Irwin Run Canoe Launch
- River Road Barnett Township
- Nebraska
- West Hickory Access
Campgrounds
- Beaver Meadows Recreational Area Campground
- Beaver Meadows Rec Area
- Little Salmon Creek Campsite
- Four Mile Run Campsite
- Kelly Pines Campground
- Rock Table Site
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Beaver Meadows in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Meadows
Where does the data for Beaver Meadows 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 Beaver Meadows.