Saxe Pond dam
Saxe Pond
Saxe Pond, located in Wilmot Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Originally completed in 1929, this earth dam spans 150 feet in length and stands at a height of 17 feet, with a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 154 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 64 acres and is fed by the North Branch Mehoopany Creek, making it a vital part of the local ecosystem.
Despite its high hazard potential, Saxe Pond is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with a moderate risk level of 3 out of 5. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 66 feet, and it is inspected annually to ensure its safety and integrity. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in the event of a breach, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Saxe Pond is not only a picturesque recreational spot but also a key component of water management in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Saxe Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda Creek Near Monroeton | 123 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Towanda | 7,140 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Franklindale | 72 cfs | → |
| Muncy Creek Near Sonestown | 28 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Saxe Pond.
Boat launches
- Terrytown
- Sones Pond
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Trailhead Parking
- Meshoppen
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Visitor Center
Campgrounds
- Worlds End State Park
- Group Tenting Area No. 1
- Group Tenting Area No. 3
- Group Tenting Area No. 2
- Modern Cabins
- Ricketts Glen State Park
Paddle runs
Track Saxe 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 Saxe Pond
Where does the data for Saxe 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 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 Saxe Pond.