Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 dam
Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4
Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 is a privately owned earth dam located in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1989, this dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 5740 feet, providing a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet for the TR Oughoughton Creek. The dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2020. The dam has undergone modifications in 2005 to enhance its structural integrity. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 provides an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Pennsylvania that plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. Its location in Northampton County and association with TR Oughoughton Creek highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of water systems in the region.
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 Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Belvidere Nj | 4,150 cfs | → |
| Beaver Brook Near Belvidere Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Pequest River At Pequest Nj | 49 cfs | → |
| Bushkill Creek Ab Rt 33 Bridge At Tatamy | 92 cfs | → |
| Musconetcong River Near Bloomsbury Nj | 77 cfs | → |
| Lehigh River At Glendon | 1,170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4.
Boat launches
- Pp&Amp;L
- Martins Creek Access Area
- Front Street Belvidere
- Sandts Eddy
- East Bangor Lake
- Easton Launch - Scott Park
Track Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 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 Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4
Where does the data for Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4 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 Martins Creek Ses Ash Basin No 4.