Baugher dam
Baugher
Baugher is a privately owned dam located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, along the Bermudian Creek. Constructed in 1979, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 312 feet in length, with a capacity to hold 55 acre-feet of water for irrigation purposes. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Baugher serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding Tyrone Township. Its normal storage capacity of 29 acre-feet covers a surface area of 5 acres, supporting agricultural activities in the area. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk assessment remain unreported, leaving room for potential improvements in emergency preparedness.
As a part of the Baltimore District, Baugher plays a vital role in water management and irrigation in the region. With its historical significance dating back to 1979, the dam continues to provide essential water storage and control along the Bermudian Creek. As climate change impacts water resources, monitoring and maintaining structures like Baugher will be essential for sustainable water management in the future.
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 Baugher -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bermudian Creek At Oxford Road Nr Heidlersburg | 4 cfs | → |
| Mountain Creek Near Pine Grove Furnace | 9 cfs | → |
| West Conewago Creek At East Berlin | 53 cfs | → |
| Codorus Creek At Spring Grove | 23 cfs | → |
| Conodoguinet Creek Near Hogestown | 178 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Bridgeport | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baugher.
Boat launches
- Laurel Lake Boat Launch
- Childrens Lake B.L.
- Long Pine
- Pinchot State Park - Boat Mooring #1
- Pinchot State Park Campground
- Pinchot State Park - Boat Mooring #3
Campgrounds
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park
- Camp Conewago - Boy Scouts Of America
- Primitive Campsite #5
- Primitive Campsite #6
- Primitive Campsite #7
- Primitive Campsite #4
Fishing spots
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Little Owens Creek
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Culler Lake
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Baugher in the Snoflo app
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About Baugher
Where does the data for Baugher 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 Low 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 Baugher.