Horne No 5 Slurry dam
Horne No 5 Slurry
Horne No 5 Slurry is a privately owned Earth dam located in Marianna Borough, Pennsylvania. Built in 1984, this dam stands at a height of 146 feet and has a length of 1460 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1817 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for "Other" purposes and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
With a drainage area of 0.12 square miles and a surface area of 28 acres, Horne No 5 Slurry poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The last inspection conducted in December 2019 found the dam to be structurally sound. Although the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, it is subject to regulation and inspection by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Situated on TR HORN RUN in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Horne No 5 Slurry plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience will find this dam to be a significant component of the local infrastructure, ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding area in the face of potential hazards.
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 Horne No 5 Slurry -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 57 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 6,960 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 57 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River At Elizabeth | 21,100 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 140 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Sutersville | 3,640 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Horne No 5 Slurry.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Cedar Creek Trekker Campground
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
Fishing spots
Track Horne No 5 Slurry 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 Horne No 5 Slurry
Where does the data for Horne No 5 Slurry 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 Horne No 5 Slurry.