Schmunk dam
Schmunk
Schmunk is a private dam located in Fayette, Pennsylvania, along the TR STONY FORK river. Owned privately, this recreational dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 300 feet, with a storage capacity of 33.3 acre-feet. Although its hazard potential is categorized as low, it is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety standards.
Despite its low hazard potential and not having a designated condition rating, Schmunk remains an important resource for recreation in the area. It is situated in Wharton Township and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Pennsylvania. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks specific risk assessment and management measures, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
With its Earth dam structure and Buttress core type, Schmunk plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a water resource management component. While its design and construction details remain unlisted, its location in the Huntington District and the oversight provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the dam's integrity and safety for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Schmunk -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 804 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Friendsville | 178 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam | 403 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Friendsville | 23 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River Below Confluence | 846 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Creek At Rockville | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schmunk.
Boat launches
- Jockey Hollow
- Tubs Run
- Somerfield North Boat Ramp
- Mill Run Road Garrett County
- Outflow
- Spillway Recreation Area
Campgrounds
- Tall Oaks Campground
- Camp Sonrise Mountain Christian Retreat Center
- Tub Run Rec Area - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Mill Run - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park
- Kentuck Campground
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Deep Creek Lake
- Broadford Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Savage River Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
Track Schmunk in the Snoflo app
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About Schmunk
Where does the data for Schmunk 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 Schmunk.