Robin Run (Pa-612) dam
Robin Run (Pa-612)
Located in Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Robin Run (Pa-612) is a crucial earth dam constructed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS to primarily address flood risk reduction. With a height of 46 feet and a length of 920 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 1,090 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.9 square miles. Despite its fair condition assessment, Robin Run poses a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Managed by a local government, Robin Run is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is situated on the Robin Run stream within the Baltimore District, and its design and construction were overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Although there are no associated structures or federal agency involvements, the dam's purpose remains focused on mitigating flood risks in the region.
The last inspection of Robin Run took place in April 2020, with a scheduled frequency of one inspection per year. While the dam meets operational guidelines, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Robin Run in flood control and water management efforts is vital for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing hydrological risks.
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 Robin Run (Pa-612) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy Creek Near Rushland | 41 cfs | → |
| Neshaminy Creek Near Penns Park | 70 cfs | → |
| L Neshaminy Cr At Valley Road Nr Neshaminy | 14 cfs | → |
| Pennypack Creek Trib At Hatboro | 1 cfs | → |
| Nb Neshaminy Creek At Chalfont | 14 cfs | → |
| Nb Neshaminy Cr Bl Lake Galena Nr New Britain | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robin Run (Pa-612).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Robin Run (Pa-612) in the Snoflo app
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About Robin Run (Pa-612)
Where does the data for Robin Run (Pa-612) 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 Robin Run (Pa-612).