Montgomery dam
Montgomery
Montgomery is a crucial water supply dam located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, specifically in Pike Township. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 71 feet and has a storage capacity of 1250 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 697 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water supply to the region, particularly through the Montgomery Creek.
Despite its importance, Montgomery poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. It is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which ensures that the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam has a surface area of 32 acres and a drainage area of 10.8 square miles, emphasizing its significance in managing water resources in the area.
With a height of 71 feet and a length of 760 feet, Montgomery Dam plays a crucial role in water management and supply in the region. Its condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and continued contribution to the water supply infrastructure in Clearfield County. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Montgomery to be a compelling case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental regulation, and water management in Pennsylvania.
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 Montgomery -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Hyde | 693 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River Near Curwensville | 518 cfs | → |
| Clearfield Creek At Dimeling | 394 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Bower | 442 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River At Karthaus | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Mahoning Creek At Punxsutawney | 321 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Montgomery.
Boat launches
- Lower Witmer Park Borough Access
- Shawville Grocery
- Treasure Lake Road 16311, Sandy Township
- Deer Creek
- Treasure Lake Road 15351, Sandy Township
- Kyle Lake
Campgrounds
- S.B. Elliott State Park
- Curwensville Lake
- Parker Dam State Park
- Boy Scount Camp
- Prince Gallitzin State Park
- Black Moshannon State Park
Paddle runs
Track Montgomery 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 Montgomery
Where does the data for Montgomery 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 Montgomery.