Elroy Face dam
Elroy Face
Elroy Face is a private earth dam located in Cherryhill Township, Pennsylvania, along the TR Yellow Creek. Completed in 1954, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 750 feet, with a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Elroy Face is for recreation, providing a surface area of 24 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Elroy Face is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a high hazard potential but a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2021, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while also posing potential risks that need to be managed effectively. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and environmental impact of Elroy Face in the Indiana, Pennsylvania area.
Overall, Elroy Face is a noteworthy structure that combines both recreational and water resource functions, highlighting the importance of effective dam management and maintenance in the face of changing climate conditions. As a private earth dam with a rich history dating back to the 1950s, it serves as a key location for outdoor activities and wildlife conservation efforts in the region. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, Elroy Face stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in the context of water management 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 Elroy Face -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek Near Homer City | 66 cfs | → |
| Two Lick Creek At Graceton | 131 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Seward | 581 cfs | → |
| Blacklick Creek At Josephine | 173 cfs | → |
| Little Mahoning Creek At Mccormick | 78 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Minersville | 645 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elroy Face.
Track Elroy Face 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 Elroy Face
Where does the data for Elroy Face 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 Elroy Face.