Nevin Creek (Pa-451) dam
Nevin Creek (Pa-451)
Nevin Creek (Pa-451) is a vital water resource located in Dreher Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. This Earth-type dam was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 15 feet and spanning 300 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Nevin Creek is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with ongoing measures in place to address any risks or issues that may arise. Nevin Creek plays a critical role in safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, Nevin Creek serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal partners like the USDA NRCS. With a focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and the surrounding ecosystem, the dam's presence underscores the importance of proactive measures in addressing climate-related challenges and maintaining the sustainability of water resources for future generations.
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 Nevin Creek (Pa-451) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 350 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 76 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River At Archbald | 167 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna R Bl Leggetts Creek At Scranton | 223 cfs | → |
| Lehigh River At Stoddartsville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nevin Creek (Pa-451).
Boat launches
- Tobyhanna Lake
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Beechwood Area
- Gouldsboro State Park
- Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station
- Main Beach And Picnic Area
Track Nevin Creek (Pa-451) 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 Nevin Creek (Pa-451)
Where does the data for Nevin Creek (Pa-451) 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 Nevin Creek (Pa-451).