Sgl #252 Road A dam
Sgl #252 Road A
Sgl #252 Road A is a state-regulated recreational dam located in Brady Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania. This earth dam on TR Black Run has a height of 7 feet and a length of 3500 feet, with a storage capacity of 156.45 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled'.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that requires attention. The last inspection was conducted in June 2015, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', suggesting a need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sgl #252 Road A presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its location in a scenic area and a balance between recreational use and potential risks, this dam highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding environment. Further monitoring and risk management measures may be necessary to address the moderate risk level identified in the assessment.
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 Sgl #252 Road A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Allenwood | 6,980 cfs | → |
| Wb Susquehanna River At Williamsport | 5,870 cfs | → |
| Loyalsock Creek At Loyalsockville | 424 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Lewisburg | 6,770 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek Near Potts Grove | 58 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek At Washingtonville | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sgl #252 Road A.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bald Eagle #4
- Bald Eagle #5
- Bald Eagle #8
- Steel Steeds Motorcycle Campground
- Ravensburg State Park
- Bald Eagle State Forest Campsite #7
Track Sgl #252 Road A in the Snoflo app
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About Sgl #252 Road A
Where does the data for Sgl #252 Road A 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 Sgl #252 Road A.