Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western dam
Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western
Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western is a privately owned dam located in Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 90 feet and spans 750 feet along TR Tenmile Creek, with a storage capacity of 58.2 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a high hazard potential, Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western is crucial for water resource management in the region. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently undisclosed. The dam plays a vital role in flood control and water storage, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
As a key structure in the local water infrastructure, Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western underscores the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location along TR Tenmile Creek and its significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a critical asset for flood prevention and water supply. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the long-term safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource infrastructure in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
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. 1 Back Valley Western -- 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 | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western.
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
- Barnesville Lake
Track Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western 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. 1 Back Valley Western
Where does the data for Emerald No. 1 Back Valley Western 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. 1 Back Valley Western.