Pocono Woodland Lake dam
Pocono Woodland Lake
Pocono Woodland Lake, located in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational lake that was completed in 1977. The earth dam, standing at a height of 13 feet and a length of 1000 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing recreational activities for visitors. With a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet, the lake covers a surface area of 39 acres and has a drainage area of 0.32 square miles.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pocono Woodland Lake is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam, classified as having a high hazard potential, underwent structural modifications in 2006 to meet safety standards. Despite the potential risks associated with its hazard classification, the condition assessment of the dam is currently rated as satisfactory.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pocono Woodland Lake offers a fascinating case study of a man-made reservoir in a picturesque woodland setting. With its recreational offerings, structural details, and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a valuable asset for both local residents and visitors to enjoy while also highlighting the importance of effective dam management in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
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 Pocono Woodland Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pocono Woodland Lake.
Boat launches
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
- Shohola Boat Ramp Second Launch
- Little Mud Pond
- Blackbirch Court Pike County
- Greeley Lake
Track Pocono Woodland Lake 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 Pocono Woodland Lake
Where does the data for Pocono Woodland Lake 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 Pocono Woodland Lake.