Lake-O-Meadows dam
Lake-O-Meadows
Lake-O-Meadows is a private water resource located in Warren Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania. It is a dam structure primarily designated for purposes other than flood control or water supply. The dam type is categorized as an Earth dam with a height of 7 feet and a storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. The dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lake-O-Meadows plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Its location near the Outlet Lake of Meadows and within the Buffalo District highlights its significance in the local ecosystem. The dam is not only a key component in water storage but also serves as a habitat for various species and contributes to the overall ecological balance of the area. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections and maintenance ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change can appreciate Lake-O-Meadows for its contribution to the environmental sustainability of the region. With its state-regulated status and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a model for responsible water infrastructure development. Its location and design showcase the importance of proper dam management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the long-term availability of water resources for both human and ecological needs.
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 Lake-O-Meadows -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 18 cfs | → |
| Wappasening Creek Near Windham Center | 18 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 4,140 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 4,030 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River Near Waverly Ny | 4,740 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Towanda | 7,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake-O-Meadows.
Boat launches
- Cook's Pond
- Susquehanna River
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Quaker Lake
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
Track Lake-O-Meadows 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 Lake-O-Meadows
Where does the data for Lake-O-Meadows 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 Lake-O-Meadows.