Stinson Run dam
Stinson Run
Stinson Run is a crucial water resource in Berks, Pennsylvania, serving as a local government-owned dam that primarily functions for water supply purposes. Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a length of 600 feet, holding a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.2 acres, Stinson Run plays a significant role in managing the water resources within the region, covering a drainage area of 0.28 square miles.
Managed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Stinson Run is deemed to have low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition. The dam has been inspected periodically, with the last assessment conducted in June 2015. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not specified in the available data, Stinson Run stands as a vital infrastructure contributing to the water supply needs of the community. Positioned within Robeson Township, this dam on Stimson Run underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Stinson Run -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manatawny Creek Near Spangsville | 33 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Reading | 641 cfs | → |
| Schuylkill River At Pottstown | 980 cfs | → |
| Marsh Creek Near Glenmoore | 3 cfs | → |
| Tulpehocken Creek Near Reading | 94 cfs | → |
| West Branch Brandywine Creek Near Honey Brook | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stinson Run.
Boat launches
- Scott's Run Lake-French Creek State Park
- Hopewell Lake-French Creek State Park
- Reading Riverfront Park
- Struble Lake
- South Pottstown
- Tow Path Park
Campgrounds
- William Penn State Forest Designated Campsite
- Lazy K Campground
- Lazy K
- Red Run Campground
- Camp Laughing Waters
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
More reservoirs
Track Stinson Run 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 Stinson Run
Where does the data for Stinson Run 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 Stinson Run.