David Mine Equalization Pond No 3 dam
David Mine Equalization Pond No 3
David Mine Equalization Pond No 3, located in KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, is a privately-owned Earth dam used for water resource management. The pond, associated with TR LONG RUN, has a storage capacity of 8 acre-feet and a maximum height of 21 feet. While the exact year of completion is unknown, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite being a private facility, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection took place in March 2017, with a scheduled frequency of every two years. With a surface area of 1 acre and a drainage area of 1.2 square miles, the dam serves as a crucial water storage and management infrastructure in the region.
Considering its importance for water resource management in the area, enthusiasts interested in climate change and water resource sustainability may find David Mine Equalization Pond No 3 a noteworthy example of private dam infrastructure regulated by state authorities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and efficiency of such structures becomes increasingly vital for mitigating potential risks and maintaining a secure water supply for the community.
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 David Mine Equalization Pond No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Loyalhanna Creek At Loyalhanna Dam | 221 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek At Idaho | 66 cfs | → |
| Conemaugh River At Tunnelton | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek At Crooked Creek Dam | 159 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Natrona | 16,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Mine Equalization Pond No 3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bush
- Crooked Creek Recreation Area
- Keystone State Park
- Burnt Ridge Campground
- Antiochian Village Camp
- Camp Ligonier
Track David Mine Equalization Pond No 3 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 David Mine Equalization Pond No 3
Where does the data for David Mine Equalization Pond No 3 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 Significant 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 David Mine Equalization Pond No 3.