Kubalak dam
Kubalak
Kubalak is a private dam located in Bedford, Pennsylvania, specifically in East Saint Clair Township. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this earth dam stands at 26 feet in height and spans 140 feet in length. It primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering a surface area of 3 acres for leisure activities. The dam is situated along TR DUNNING CREEK and is regulated by the state, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety.
Despite not having a current condition assessment rating, Kubalak is categorized as having a significant hazard potential. Its last inspection took place in August 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 2 years. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk assessment details are not provided, it is clear that measures are in place to mitigate potential risks and manage the dam's operation effectively. With its serene surroundings and recreational offerings, Kubalak is a notable water resource in the region managed with safety and regulatory compliance in mind.
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 Kubalak -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Wolfsburg | 920 cfs | → |
| Dunning Creek At Belden | 48 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 222 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek Below Hyndman | 46 cfs | → |
| Stonycreek River At Ferndale | 316 cfs | → |
| Little Conemaugh River At East Conemaugh | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kubalak.
Boat launches
- #2 Picnic Area Access
- Colvin Access
- Kegg Run Launch Area
- Fort Bedford Museum
- Beaverdam Run Reservoir
- Woy Bridge Campground
Campgrounds
- Shawnee State Park
- Shellbark Campground
- Organized Group Tenting
- Blue Knob State Park
- Adams Croyle
- Quemahoning Family Rec Area
Fishing spots
- Flintstone Creek
- Lake Habeeb
- Evitts Creek
- Jennings Run
- Evitts Creek Ponds
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
Track Kubalak in the Snoflo app
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About Kubalak
Where does the data for Kubalak 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 Significant 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 Kubalak.