Bev dam
Bev
Bev is a private dam located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, specifically in Upper Turkeyfoot Township along the TR Casselman River. Built in 1991 for the primary purpose of recreation, Bev stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 850 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 20 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.93 square miles.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bev is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection was conducted in May 2018, with a frequency of every 2 years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bev presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. Its location along the TR Casselman River and its importance for recreation highlight the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship. As discussions around dam safety and risk management continue to evolve, Bev serves as a tangible example of the complexities involved in balancing water resource utilization with conservation efforts.
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 Bev -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Casselman River At Markleton | 149 cfs | → |
| Laurel Hill Creek At Ursina | 76 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River Below Confluence | 768 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam | 448 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 744 cfs | → |
| Casselman River At Grantsville | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bev.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Laurel Hill State Park
- Paddler's Lane Campground
- Outflow - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Kooser State Park
- Tub Run Rec Area - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park
Fishing spots
- Frostburg Reservoir
- Sand Spring Run
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Georges Creek
- Jennings Run
- Savage River Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
Track Bev 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 Bev
Where does the data for Bev 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 Bev.