Patsys Lake dam
Patsys Lake
Patsys Lake, located in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational reservoir constructed in 1900 by the USDA NRCS. With a dam height of 35 feet and a length of 470 feet, the lake has a storage capacity of 139 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.2 acres. It serves as a popular destination for water enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Patsys Lake is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with regular inspections conducted to monitor its integrity. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their preparation and revision dates are not specified in the data.
With its scenic location along the TR Saltlick Run and its importance as a water resource for the community, Patsys Lake stands as a testament to the balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is essential to continue monitoring and supporting initiatives that promote the sustainable management and conservation of such vital water bodies.
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 Patsys Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 49 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Connellsville | 1,090 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 24 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 74 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 804 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Patsys Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cedar Creek Trekker Campground
- Tall Oaks Campground
- Kentuck Campground
- Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Deep Creek Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Frostburg Reservoir
Track Patsys Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Patsys Lake
Where does the data for Patsys 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 Patsys Lake.