Doverspike Brothers dam
Doverspike Brothers
Doverspike Brothers is a local government-owned earth dam located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, specifically in Oliver Township. The dam, standing at a height of 27 feet and a length of 350 feet, serves multiple purposes including recreational activities and other uses. It has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 18 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres and draining an area of 0.36 square miles.
The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Doverspike Brothers has not been rated. The last inspection was conducted in July 2018, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Doverspike Brothers an intriguing structure due to its unique design features, purpose, and regulatory oversight. The dam's location along the TR Big Run river provides valuable insights into local water management practices and the role of such infrastructure in enhancing recreational opportunities. As an earth dam with a buttress core type, Doverspike Brothers showcases the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety in safeguarding against potential risks associated with water storage and discharge. It stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance water resource utilization with the need for sustainable infrastructure development 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 Doverspike Brothers -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Creek At Punxsutawney | 165 cfs | → |
| Little Mahoning Creek At Mccormick | 263 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At Brookville | 305 cfs | → |
| Mahoning Creek At Mahoning Creek Dam | 371 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At St. Charles | 530 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Bower | 606 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doverspike Brothers.
Track Doverspike Brothers 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 Doverspike Brothers
Where does the data for Doverspike Brothers 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 Doverspike Brothers.