House Pond dam
House Pond
House Pond, located in Paupack Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource primarily used for recreation. Built in 1925, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 10 acres and is fed by Seeley Brook, making it a picturesque spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, House Pond is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a high hazard potential due to its proximity to populated areas. With a history of modifications in 2006 and 2008, including hydraulic upgrades, the pond continues to be monitored and maintained to mitigate any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community.
While House Pond offers a tranquil setting for recreational pursuits, its significance extends beyond leisure to encompass water resource management and climate resilience. As a key feature in the local landscape, this dam serves as a vital resource for both human enjoyment and environmental sustainability, highlighting the interconnectedness of water systems and the importance of responsible stewardship 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 House Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawaxen River At Hawley | 350 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River Near Honesdale | 230 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 76 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River At Prompton | 62 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Above Lackawaxen R Nr Barryville Ny | 2,590 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near House Pond.
Boat launches
- Wallenpaupack Lake Access
- Fairview Lake
- White Deer Boat Ramp
- Greeley Lake
- Main Beach And Picnic Area
- Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station
Campgrounds
- Wilsonville Rec Area - Ppl
- Caffrey Rec Area - Ppl
- White Deer Camp
- Ironwood Point Rec Area - Ppl
- Lake Owego Camp
- Ledgedale Rec Area
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Track House Pond in the Snoflo app
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About House Pond
Where does the data for House 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 House Pond.