Galvin Pond dam
Galvin Pond
Galvin Pond, located in Ridgebury Township, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.5 feet and has a total length of 794 feet, creating a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. With a surface area of 17 acres and a drainage area of 0.3 square miles, this dam on the West Branch Trout Creek provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Galvin Pond is regulated and inspected by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of its last inspection in November 2016. While there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps currently in place, the dam's condition is monitored periodically, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every two years.
Overall, Galvin Pond offers a picturesque escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking recreational opportunities in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. With its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings, this privately owned dam provides a unique and valuable resource for outdoor activities while also being closely monitored and regulated to ensure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Galvin Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung River At Chemung Ny | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny | 4,320 cfs | → |
| Nb Sugar Creek Trib Near Columbia Cross Roads | 3 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Elmira Ny | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At West Burlington | 56 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Towanda | 6,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Galvin Pond.
Campgrounds
- Newtown Battlefield State Park
- Larnard Hornbrook County Park
- Park Station Rec Area
- Sunfish Pond County Park
- Ives Run
- Tompkins River
Track Galvin Pond 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 Galvin Pond
Where does the data for Galvin Pond 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 Significant 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 Galvin Pond.