Lake Greeley dam
Lake Greeley
Lake Greeley in Lackawaxen Township, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This earth dam, completed in 1916, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 308 feet, creating a recreational oasis with a storage capacity of 878 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 72 acres for visitors to enjoy activities such as boating and fishing.
Situated along the Taylortown Creek in Pike County, Lake Greeley provides a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition with a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections to ensure safety. With a drainage area of 7.3 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, the lake serves as a vital water source for the surrounding community.
As a focal point for water recreation and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania, Lake Greeley offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate resilience. With its rich history dating back over a century, this picturesque lake exemplifies the importance of maintaining and monitoring our natural water infrastructures for the benefit of both the environment and local communities.
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 Lake Greeley -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 350 cfs | → |
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Greeley.
Boat launches
- Greeley Lake
- Shohola Boat Ramp Second Launch
- Zane Grey
- Blackbirch Court Pike County
- White Deer Boat Ramp
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
Campgrounds
- Camp Shohola
- Lake Greeley Camp
- Pine Forest Camp
- Camp Timber Tops
- Lake Owego Camp
- Kittatinny Canoes Riverside Campground
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Track Lake Greeley 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 Lake Greeley
Where does the data for Lake Greeley 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 Lake Greeley.