Redbank Valley Water Supply dam
Redbank Valley Water Supply
Redbank Valley Water Supply, located in New Bethlehem Borough, Pennsylvania, is a key player in providing water supply to the community. The dam, completed in 1919, stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam also serves recreational purposes, contributing to the overall well-being of the area.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Redbank Valley Water Supply is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure compliance with safety standards. The dam, constructed of concrete with a buttress core type, spans 157 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 507.7 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
With a focus on water resource management and climate resilience, enthusiasts can appreciate the role of Redbank Valley Water Supply in providing essential services to the community while adhering to state regulations. As a vital infrastructure asset in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water supply systems in the face of changing environmental 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 Redbank Valley Water Supply -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redbank Creek At St. Charles | 530 cfs | → |
| Mahoning Creek At Mahoning Creek Dam | 371 cfs | → |
| Clarion River Near Piney | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Kittanning | 15,300 cfs | → |
| Little Mahoning Creek At Mccormick | 263 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At Brookville | 305 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Redbank Valley Water Supply.
Boat launches
- Templeton
- Milton Loop
- Bellalou Road 175, Armstrong County
- Spot Road Armstrong County
- Armstrong Trail Clarion County
- Cowanshannock Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Redbank Valley Municipal Park
- Milton Loop
- Burnt Ridge Campground
- Crooked Creek Recreation Area
- Cook Forest State Park
- Clear Creek State Park
Paddle runs
Track Redbank Valley Water Supply 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 Redbank Valley Water Supply
Where does the data for Redbank Valley Water Supply 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 Redbank Valley Water Supply.