Erie Pool #7 Dam dam
Erie Pool #7 Dam
Erie Pool #7 Dam, located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Built in 1967, this Earth-type dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of providing habitat for aquatic life in Lake Creek. Standing at a structural height of 15 feet and stretching over 2,300 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 33 acres.
Over the years, Erie Pool #7 Dam has undergone modifications in 1989 and 1998 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of September 2020, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area. Equipped with other controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 337 feet, the dam ensures proper water management and flood control in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Erie Pool #7 Dam to be an intriguing structure that not only serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem but also contributes to the preservation of wildlife and natural resources in the area. With its strategic location and low-risk profile, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding our environment for future generations.
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 Erie Pool #7 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Creek At Blooming Valley | 59 cfs | → |
| Woodcock Creek At Woodcock Creek Dam | 68 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Meadville | 3,460 cfs | → |
| French Creek At Utica | 3,880 cfs | → |
| Oil Creek At Rouseville | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Franklin | 16,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Erie Pool #7 Dam.
Boat launches
- Sugar Lake
- Game Land 69 Pond
- Tamarack Lake Access Area
- Tamarack Drive 9160, Crawford County
- Springs Road 21200, Crawford County
- Pa 173 3999, Crawford County
Campgrounds
- Colonel Crawford County Park
- Custaloga Town Scout Reservation
- Two Mile Run County Park
- Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center
- Kamp Kennerdell
- Danner Campground
Paddle runs
Track Erie Pool #7 Dam 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 Erie Pool #7 Dam
Where does the data for Erie Pool #7 Dam 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 Low 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 Erie Pool #7 Dam.