Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa dam
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa
The Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa is a privately owned recreational dam located in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Built in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 470 feet, creating a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Situated on the TR Laurel Hill Creek in Jefferson Township, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6 acres for activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa has a low hazard potential with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Despite not having a detailed risk assessment or emergency action plan in place, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its location in a picturesque setting and its importance for recreation in the area, the Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa serves as a vital water resource for residents and visitors alike.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the significance of maintaining and monitoring dams like the Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of the natural environment. By staying informed about the regulatory oversight, condition assessments, and emergency preparedness measures of such dams, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources in our increasingly changing climate.
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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Linn Run At Linn Run State Park Near Rector | 11 cfs | → |
| Casselman River At Markleton | 248 cfs | → |
| Laurel Hill Creek At Ursina | 132 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River Below Confluence | 846 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam | 403 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 804 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Laurel Hill State Park
- Kooser State Park
- Paddler's Lane Campground
- Outflow - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Camp Ligonier
- Kentuck Campground
Fishing spots
- Frostburg Reservoir
- Sand Spring Run
- Jennings Run
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Wills Creek
- Georges Creek
Track Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa 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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa
Where does the data for Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa 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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa.