Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake dam
Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake
Located in Colerain Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake is a private recreational site regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Completed in 1955, this Earth-type dam stands at 29 feet high and spans 1,112 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, this lake offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities.
The dam at Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake is classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection of the dam took place in August 2018, with inspections being conducted every two years. Despite the lack of a formal emergency action plan (EAP), the site continues to attract visitors who appreciate its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this lake to be an intriguing location to explore and study the intersection of human activity with natural landscapes.
As a private facility, Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake serves as a valuable resource for the community, offering a range of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. With its tranquil waters and surrounding natural beauty, the lake provides a serene escape for those seeking to connect with the outdoors. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency protocols may still be in development, the site's historical significance and ecological importance make it a compelling destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human infrastructure with environmental conservation.
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 Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake -- 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 | → |
| Wills Creek Below Hyndman | 46 cfs | → |
| Tonoloway Creek Near Needmore | 3 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 222 cfs | → |
| Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake.
Boat launches
- Fort Bedford Museum
- #2 Picnic Area Access
- Kegg Run Launch Area
- Colvin Access
- Woy Bridge Campground
- Koon Lake Boat Access
Campgrounds
- Shellbark Campground
- Shawnee State Park
- Organized Group Tenting
- Rocky Gap State Park
- Green Ridge State Forest Dispersed
- Blue Knob State Park
Fishing spots
- Flintstone Creek
- Lake Habeeb
- Evitts Creek
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Evitts Creek Ponds
- Fifteenmile Creek
Track Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake
Where does the data for Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake 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
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