Summit Lake No 2 dam
Summit Lake No 2
Summit Lake No 2, located in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1919 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 334 acre-feet and a surface area of 80 acres. Situated on Red Run, this dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment, Summit Lake No 2 plays a crucial role in recreation and water resource management in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. With a normal storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, this dam contributes to the conservation of water resources in the region while providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's location within the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its significance in the local landscape.
As climate change impacts water resources and ecosystems, maintaining the safety and functionality of structures like Summit Lake No 2 becomes essential. With a history dating back to the early 20th century, this earth dam continues to serve as a valuable asset for the community, offering both recreational enjoyment and water storage benefits. By staying vigilant in inspections and upkeep, stakeholders can ensure the long-term sustainability of Summit Lake No 2, contributing to the resilience of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Summit Lake 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 | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 76 cfs | → |
| Pocono Creek Ab Wigwam Run Near Stroudsburg | 19 cfs | → |
| Tobyhanna Creek Near Blakeslee | 133 cfs | → |
| Lehigh River At Stoddartsville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Lake No 2.
Boat launches
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Tobyhanna Lake
- Brady's Lake
- Gouldsboro State Park
- Beechwood Area
- Snow Shanty Boat Mooring
Track Summit Lake 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 Summit Lake No 2
Where does the data for Summit Lake 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 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 Summit Lake No 2.