Wolf Creek Reservoir dam
Wolf Creek Reservoir
Wolf Creek Reservoir, located in Blythe Township, Pennsylvania, is a vital water supply resource managed by the local government. Built in 1909, this Earth dam stands at a height of 73 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,444 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of water supply for the region. With a surface area of 45 acres and a drainage area of 1.7 square miles, the reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable water source for the surrounding communities.
Despite its age, Wolf Creek Reservoir continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, highlighting the commitment to maintaining its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The reservoir's location on Wolf Creek adds to its significance in managing water resources in the area, with a history of providing essential water supply for the region.
Wolf Creek Reservoir's history, design, and purpose make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its presence in the Schuylkill County landscape underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the critical role of dams in ensuring water supply reliability for local communities. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, Wolf Creek Reservoir stands as a testament to the enduring importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate 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 Wolf Creek Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill River At Landingville | 209 cfs | → |
| Little Schuylkill River At Tamaqua | 41 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Berne | 409 cfs | → |
| Swatara Creek Near Pine Grove | 115 cfs | → |
| Wapwallopen Creek Near Wapwallopen | 52 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bloomsburg | 10,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Creek Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Locust Lake Boat Launch
- Pottsville
- Tuscarora Lake Boat Launch
- Auburn Dam
- Schuylkill River Trail West Brunswick Township
- Sweet Arrow Lake
Track Wolf Creek Reservoir 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 Wolf Creek Reservoir
Where does the data for Wolf Creek Reservoir 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 Wolf Creek Reservoir.