Stookey dam
Stookey
Stookey is a private dam located in Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania, along the Schuder Creek. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, this earth dam stands at 10 feet in height and stretches 50 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, Stookey offers a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres within a drainage area of 1.5 square miles.
Despite its modest size, Stookey holds a significant hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2020. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its location in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Stookey serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community while also posing a potential risk that necessitates ongoing monitoring and management measures to mitigate any hazards that may arise.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Stookey presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam that intertwines human recreation with environmental stewardship. As a regulated structure in Pennsylvania, Stookey embodies the intersection of state oversight, private ownership, and public safety in managing water resources for both leisure and flood control purposes. By understanding the complexities of maintaining dams like Stookey, enthusiasts can delve into the intricate balance between harnessing water for human enjoyment and safeguarding against potential risks associated with dam failure.
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 Stookey -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Lackawaxen River Near Aldenville | 35 cfs | → |
| Equinunk Creek Near Dillontown | 41 cfs | → |
| Dyberry Creek Near Honesdale | 76 cfs | → |
| Lackawanna River Near Forest City | 45 cfs | → |
| West Branch Lackawaxen River At Prompton | 62 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Lordville Ny | 1,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stookey.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Keen Lake Camping And Cottage Resort
- Soaring Eagle Campground
- Lander's Skinners Falls Campground
- French Woods Performing Arts Camp
- Lander's Narrowsburg Campground
- Sylvania Tree Farm Camp Sites
More reservoirs
Track Stookey 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 Stookey
Where does the data for Stookey 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 Stookey.