Lake In The Clouds dam
Lake In The Clouds
Lake In The Clouds in Pike, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational reservoir regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Built in 1952, this earth dam stands at 14 feet high and spans 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 468 acre-feet. With a surface area of 44 acres and a drainage area of 2.1 square miles, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Lake In The Clouds poses a high hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2020. The dam has a history of modifications, with a structural update in 2008. While lacking specific spillway information, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details remain undisclosed. Located in Greene Township and situated along LEAVITT BRANCH BRODHEAD CREEK, this dam is a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of Pennsylvania's water infrastructure.
Lake In The Clouds plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while ensuring water resource sustainability in the region. As a privately owned structure, its maintenance and regulation by the state highlight the collaborative efforts needed to protect and manage dams effectively. With a rich history of construction and updates, this reservoir stands as a testament to the importance of monitoring and assessing dam safety to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential hazards.
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 Lake In The Clouds -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd | 2 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs | → |
| Jimmy Camp Creek At Fountain | 0 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Security | 79 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek At Mouth | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake In The Clouds.
Boat launches
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About Lake In The Clouds
Where does the data for Lake In The Clouds 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 below 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.
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.