Tobyhanna No 2 dam
Tobyhanna No 2
Tobyhanna No 2 is a state-regulated dam located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1951, this earth dam stands at 18 feet tall and spans a length of 860 feet, creating a reservoir that provides recreational opportunities for visitors. The dam has a storage capacity of 2,489 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 172 acres, utilizing water from the Tobyhanna Creek for its operation.
Despite its significant size and importance for recreation, Tobyhanna No 2 has been flagged with a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment. The dam underwent structural modifications in 2002, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain its safety and integrity. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees the regulation, inspection, and enforcement of this dam, ensuring that it meets state standards for safety and operation.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate network of dams in Pennsylvania, Tobyhanna No 2 stands out as a vital structure with room for improvement. With its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, efforts to enhance its safety and functionality are crucial. The surrounding community, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders need to collaborate to address any potential risks associated with this dam and ensure its continued operation for recreational purposes.
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 Tobyhanna No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Long Pond | 21 cfs | → |
| Lehigh River At Stoddartsville | 159 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 76 cfs | → |
| Tobyhanna Creek Near Blakeslee | 133 cfs | → |
| Pocono Creek Ab Wigwam Run Near Stroudsburg | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tobyhanna No 2.
Boat launches
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Tobyhanna Lake
- Gouldsboro State Park
- Brady's Lake
- Beechwood Area
- Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station
Track Tobyhanna No 2 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 Tobyhanna No 2
Where does the data for Tobyhanna No 2 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 Tobyhanna No 2.