Greenlick Run (Pa-656) dam
Greenlick Run (Pa-656)
Greenlick Run (Pa-656) is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Fayette, Pennsylvania, specifically in Bullskin Township. Constructed in 1973 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and stretches to a length of 1200 feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 3920 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.3 square miles, Greenlick Run plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is under state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The primary purpose of Greenlick Run is flood risk reduction, although it also serves recreational purposes for the community. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition of the dam is assessed as satisfactory, and regular inspections are conducted to maintain its safety standards. With its strategic location and design, Greenlick Run exemplifies the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and designed to buttress core types, Greenlick Run exemplifies a collaborative effort between local government agencies and federal entities to protect the environment and ensure public safety. With its significant storage capacity and efficient drainage system, this dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region. As a key infrastructure asset in the area, Greenlick Run stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation strategies for a more resilient future.
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 Greenlick Run (Pa-656) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River At Connellsville | 943 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 35 cfs | → |
| Loyalhanna Creek At Kingston | 115 cfs | → |
| Linn Run At Linn Run State Park Near Rector | 9 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Sutersville | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 726 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greenlick Run (Pa-656).
Boat launches
- Jacobs Creek Park
- Double Bridge Road Mount Pleasant Township
- Acme Dam
- Connellsville
- River Road Dawson
- Lake Donegal #2 - Lake Under Drawdown
Campgrounds
- Cedar Creek Trekker Campground
- Kentuck Campground
- Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park
- Kooser State Park
- Laurel Hill State Park
- Camp Ligonier
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Frostburg Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Sand Spring Run
- Savage River Reservoir
- Georges Creek
Track Greenlick Run (Pa-656) in the Snoflo app
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About Greenlick Run (Pa-656)
Where does the data for Greenlick Run (Pa-656) 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 Greenlick Run (Pa-656).