Ciccotti dam
Ciccotti
Ciccotti, located in South Creek Township, Pennsylvania, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1968 for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 444 feet, impounds the waters of the TR Roaring Run river. With a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, Ciccotti provides opportunities for outdoor activities in its 9-acre surface area.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Ciccotti is classified as a significant hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment. The dam undergoes inspections every two years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. Although the dam meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site, highlighting potential areas for improvement in risk management and emergency response protocols.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ciccotti serves as an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and recreational water management. The dam's presence along the TR Roaring Run river not only provides a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation but also raises important questions about dam safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate conditions. As stakeholders work towards enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Ciccotti, it stands as a reminder of the complex interplay between water resources, infrastructure management, and environmental stewardship in the 21st century.
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 Ciccotti -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung River At Elmira Ny | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Chemung Ny | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Nb Sugar Creek Trib Near Columbia Cross Roads | 3 cfs | → |
| Tioga River At Tioga Junction | 400 cfs | → |
| Tioga River At Lindley Ny | 59 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Corning Ny | 142 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ciccotti.
Campgrounds
- Newtown Battlefield State Park
- Park Station Rec Area
- Tompkins River
- Ives Run
- Larnard Hornbrook County Park
- Hills Creek State Park
Track Ciccotti 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 Ciccotti
Where does the data for Ciccotti 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 Ciccotti.