Splash dam
Splash
Splash is a state-regulated dam located in Colley Township, Pennsylvania, along the Mehoopany Creek. Built in 1958, this concrete dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 206 feet, providing recreational opportunities in the area. With a storage capacity of 765 acre-feet and a normal storage of 163 acre-feet, Splash covers a surface area of 86 acres and serves a drainage area of 8.4 square miles.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Splash has a low hazard potential and has undergone structural modifications in 2008. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures are yet to be fully developed.
While Splash presents a captivating recreational opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts, its regulatory oversight and hazard potential highlight the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the environment. As a vital infrastructure in the region, Splash serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for proactive risk assessment and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Splash -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muncy Creek Near Sonestown | 28 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Monroeton | 123 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Wilkes-Barre | 9,940 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Bloomsburg | 401 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Splash.
Boat launches
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Trailhead Parking
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Visitor Center
- Harris Pond
- Harveys Lake
- Sones Pond
- Moon Lake
Campgrounds
- Modern Cabins
- Ricketts Glen State Park
- Worlds End State Park
- Group Tenting Area No. 1
- Group Tenting Area No. 2
- Group Tenting Area No. 3
More reservoirs
Track Splash in the Snoflo app
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About Splash
Where does the data for Splash 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 Splash.