Oakland dam
Oakland
Oakland, located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is a public utility with a primary purpose of recreation. This picturesque area is home to a Timber Crib dam completed in 1896 on the Susquehanna River, providing a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a surface area of 70 acres. The dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 655 feet in length, serving as a hub for hydroelectric power generation and recreational activities.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. Despite its age, the Oakland dam continues to be a vital resource for the community, offering both environmental benefits and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the Oakland dam stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its historical significance and natural beauty, this site serves as a valuable asset in the region's efforts to adapt to changing environmental conditions and protect its water supply for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Oakland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
| West Branch Delaware River At Hale Eddy Ny | 601 cfs | → |
| West Br Delaware River At Stilesville Ny | 452 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 45 cfs | → |
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oakland.
Boat launches
- Great Bend
- Oakland Access
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead
- Great Bend Boro Access
- West Branch Delaware River
- Colesville Town
Campgrounds
- East Lake Campground
- Sky Lake Camp And Retreat Center
- Salt Springs State Park
- Oquaga Creek State Park
- Chenango Valley State Park
- French Woods Performing Arts Camp
More reservoirs
Track Oakland 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 Oakland
Where does the data for Oakland 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 Significant 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 Oakland.