Walker Farm Lagoon dam
Walker Farm Lagoon
Walker Farm Lagoon, located in East Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania, is a vital water resource managed by the local government. This earth dam, completed in 2002, stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 2700 feet, with a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Serving as a storage facility for the West Branch Red Clay Creek, this lagoon plays a crucial role in flood control and water management in the region.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Walker Farm Lagoon is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a high hazard potential due to its location, it is crucial for the lagoon to meet guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. Despite its high risk assessment, the dam's condition is deemed satisfactory, providing reassurance to the community and stakeholders involved in its upkeep.
Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts can appreciate the significance of Walker Farm Lagoon in maintaining a balance in water storage and flood prevention in Chester County, Pennsylvania. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this lagoon stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and serves as a valuable asset in preserving the local ecosystem and infrastructure.
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 Walker Farm Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch White Clay Creek At Avondale | 7 cfs | → |
| Broad Run At Northbrook | 25 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek Near Kennett Square | 14 cfs | → |
| West Branch Brandywine Creek At Modena | 27 cfs | → |
| East Branch Brandywine Creek Below Downingtown | 41 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek At Chadds Ford | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walker Farm Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Chambers Lake
- West Side-Lyndell
- I 95;Us 202 Wilmington
- Churchmans Road New Castle County
- Spruce Grove Road Lancaster County
- Delaware Memorial Bridge Pennsville Township
Campgrounds
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Camp Horseshoe
- Mill Bridge Village Camp Resort
- William Penn State Forest Designated Campsite
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
Fishing spots
Track Walker Farm Lagoon 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 Walker Farm Lagoon
Where does the data for Walker Farm Lagoon 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 Walker Farm Lagoon.