Chamberlain Pond dam
Chamberlain Pond
Chamberlain Pond, located in Windham Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Built in 1919, this stone dam stands at 18 feet tall and spans 100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 562 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 49 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its age, Chamberlain Pond is assessed to be in fair condition with a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam sits on the Little Mehoopany Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Wyoming County in Pennsylvania. Although no spillway information is provided, the dam's primary purpose of recreation highlights its importance as a local water resource for both residents and visitors to enjoy.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Chamberlain Pond offers a glimpse into the historical and environmental significance of dams in Pennsylvania. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, the pond serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and the need for careful management of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Chamberlain Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Monroeton | 123 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Towanda | 7,140 cfs | → |
| Towanda Creek Near Franklindale | 72 cfs | → |
| Muncy Creek Near Sonestown | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chamberlain Pond.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Modern Cabins
- Ricketts Glen State Park
- Frances Slocum State Park
- Carpenter Town
- Lackawanna State Park
- Worlds End State Park
More reservoirs
Track Chamberlain Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Chamberlain Pond
Where does the data for Chamberlain Pond 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 Chamberlain Pond.