14-North Impoundment dam
14-North Impoundment
Located in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the 14-North Impoundment is a privately owned dam regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This Earth-type dam stands at 42 feet tall and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. The impoundment serves as a critical water resource along TR CAMPBELL RUN, with a normal storage capacity of 17.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.4 acres.
With a high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the 14-North Impoundment is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. The dam has not been modified since its completion and lacks emergency action plans, raising concerns about its risk management measures. Despite these challenges, the dam plays a crucial role in water management within the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure practices in mitigating climate-related risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the 14-North Impoundment underscores the need for proactive risk assessment and management strategies. With its high hazard potential and limited risk management measures in place, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing resilience in water infrastructure design and maintenance. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for sustainable practices and policies that enhance the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure like the 14-North Impoundment, safeguarding communities and ecosystems for generations to come.
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 14-North Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pine Creek Near Etna | 3 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Natrona | 16,400 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Freeport | 323 cfs | → |
| Chartiers Creek At Carnegie | 147 cfs | → |
| Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Sewickley | 23,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 14-North Impoundment.
Track 14-North 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 14-North Impoundment
Where does the data for 14-North 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 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 14-North Impoundment.