Shohola Marsh dam
Shohola Marsh
Shohola Marsh is a state-owned recreational area located in Pike, Pennsylvania, along the picturesque SHOHOLA CREEK. This marsh boasts a gravity dam completed in 1968, standing at a height of 34 feet and stretching 800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 26,450 acre-feet and covering 1,130 acres, Shohola Marsh provides a tranquil haven for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Shohola Marsh is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and proper functioning. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's current condition is considered fair, with the last inspection conducted in December 2020. The surrounding area of Dingman Township offers a serene environment for visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of the marsh and its vital role in supporting local ecosystems.
As a vital water resource in Pennsylvania, Shohola Marsh serves not only as a recreational area but also as a critical habitat for wildlife and a key feature in the region's drainage system. With its rich history dating back to the 1960s and ongoing maintenance and improvements, the marsh continues to play a significant role in water management and conservation efforts. Visitors can explore the marsh's diverse ecosystem while appreciating its importance in sustaining the surrounding environment and contributing to the state's water infrastructure.
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 Shohola Marsh -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shohola Marsh.
Boat launches
- Shohola Boat Ramp Second Launch
- Greeley Lake
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
- Blackbirch Court Pike County
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Zane Grey
Campgrounds
- Pine Forest Camp
- Lake Greeley Camp
- Camp Shohola
- Camp Timber Tops
- Lake Owego Camp
- Lake Adventure Community Association
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Track Shohola Marsh in the Snoflo app
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About Shohola Marsh
Where does the data for Shohola Marsh 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 Shohola Marsh.