Acre Pond dam
Acre Pond
Acre Pond, located in Lenox Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational water resource situated along Partners Creek. This earth dam, completed in 1825, stands at a height of 11.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. With a surface area of 48 acres and a drainage area of 3.63 square miles, Acre Pond provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Maintained and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Acre Pond has undergone structural and hydraulic modifications in 2005 and 2008 respectively. Its hazard potential is classified as high, yet its condition assessment remains satisfactory. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are unspecified, but regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. Acre Pond serves as a vital water resource for both recreational enjoyment and environmental conservation in Susquehanna County.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Acre Pond offers a compelling blend of historical significance, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. As a privately owned dam with state regulation and oversight, its role in providing water storage, flood control, and wildlife habitat underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its rich history dating back to the early 19th century, Acre Pond continues to be a valuable asset for the local community and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature.
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 Acre Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 49 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Tunkhannock | 338 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River At Archbald | 186 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River Near Aldenville | 44 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna R Bl Leggetts Creek At Scranton | 245 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Meshoppen | 7,810 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Acre Pond.
Track Acre Pond 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 Acre Pond
Where does the data for Acre 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 Acre Pond.