Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 dam
Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1
Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, is a private earth dam designed for a non-federal purpose. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a height of 17.9 feet and a storage capacity of 26.6 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on TR Smith Creek, Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 serves as a vital component in the local water infrastructure, supporting various purposes beyond flood control and water storage. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in satisfactory condition, with a last inspection date in November 2019. Its location in a scenic and environmentally sensitive area underscores the importance of responsible management and maintenance to protect both the community and the natural surroundings.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 represents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship. As a privately owned structure with state oversight, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts required to ensure the resilience and sustainability of our water systems in the face of changing climate conditions. Its role in water management and conservation serves as a reminder of the intricate relationships between human activity, natural resources, and the need for proactive planning and maintenance to safeguard our communities and ecosystems.
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 Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 69 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 76 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 48 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 203 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Cedar Creek Trekker Campground
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Belmot Lake
- Belmont Lake
- Deep Creek Lake
- Barnesville Reservoir Number Three
- Snowy Creek
Track Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 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 Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1
Where does the data for Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 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 High 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 Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1.