Pa-113 dam
Pa-113
Pa-113 is a state-owned dam in Bradford, Pennsylvania, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 150 feet, providing a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Situated on TR CHAFFEE RUN, this dam serves as a recreational resource for the local community in Warren Township.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pa-113 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, this dam ensures the safety of its surroundings. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its overall risk assessment and management remain undisclosed.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Pa-113 offers valuable insights into a vital infrastructure that contributes to the recreational and environmental well-being of the area. With its historical significance and functional capacity, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
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 Pa-113 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wappasening Creek Near Windham Center | 18 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 4,030 cfs | → |
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 18 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 4,140 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 Pa-113.
Boat launches
- Cook's Pond
- Susquehanna River
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Hickories Park Parking Lot/Drive Town Of Owego
- Sayre
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
Track Pa-113 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 Pa-113
Where does the data for Pa-113 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 Pa-113.