Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment dam
Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment
Located in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1983 with a primary purpose classified as "Other." The impoundment, which spans 600 feet in length and stands at a height of 39 feet, has a storage capacity of 364 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 182 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 35 acres and serves the Pegs Run river/stream, with a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.
Despite being regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and subject to state inspections and enforcement, Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment has been assessed as having a low hazard potential with a fair condition. The last inspection was conducted in July 2017, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam poses a low risk, there are currently no Emergency Action Plans (EAP) prepared, and it is unclear if the existing EAP meets guidelines or if risk assessment and management measures have been established.
Overall, Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment serves as a significant water resource infrastructure in the region, providing storage for slurry material with minimal environmental impact. However, the lack of comprehensive emergency preparedness measures raises concerns about the facility's ability to respond effectively in case of emergencies or natural disasters. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the ongoing maintenance and risk assessment of Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment is crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of this important structure.
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 Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 6,960 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 57 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 140 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 57 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 54 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Connellsville | 3,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Tall Oaks Campground
- Cedar Creek Trekker Campground
- Kentuck Campground
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Deep Creek Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Savage River Reservoir
Track Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment 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 Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment
Where does the data for Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment 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 Low 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 Pegs Run Slurry Impoundment.