Beaver Pond dam
Beaver Pond
Beaver Pond, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational dam constructed in 1913 on Dingmans Creek. With a dam height of 14 feet and a length of 395 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulates and inspects this earth dam to ensure public safety.
Visitors to Beaver Pond can enjoy various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in a serene natural setting. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its central location in Delaware Township, the dam serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Pennsylvania's waterways.
As a vital part of the local ecosystem, Beaver Pond not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in water resource management. By maintaining the dam's integrity and ensuring regular inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection works to safeguard the surrounding community and preserve the ecological balance of Dingmans Creek.
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 Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 44 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 123 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Pond.
Boat launches
- Little Mud Pond
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
- Lake Minisink
- Pecks Pond Picnic Area
- Old Route 402 Access
Track Beaver Pond 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 Beaver Pond
Where does the data for Beaver Pond 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 Beaver Pond.