Pocono Laurel Lake dam
Pocono Laurel Lake
Pocono Laurel Lake is a private water resource located in Monroe, Pennsylvania, with a primary purpose of recreation. This Earth dam, standing at 11 feet high and spanning 550 feet in length, provides a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Situated in Pocono Township, alongside the Pocono Creek, this significant dam has a fair condition assessment and a hazard potential that is being closely monitored with a biennial inspection frequency. While lacking certain emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, efforts are being made to address any potential risks associated with the dam. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Pocono Laurel Lake serves as a valuable asset to the community while also playing a crucial role in water resource management and climate resiliency efforts in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will be fascinated by the intricacies of Pocono Laurel Lake, from its design and construction to its regulatory oversight and risk management. As a vital part of the local ecosystem and a source of recreation for residents, this dam represents a balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, Pocono Laurel Lake stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Pocono Laurel Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pocono Creek Ab Wigwam Run Near Stroudsburg | 19 cfs | → |
| Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 76 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek At Minisink Hills | 246 cfs | → |
| Tunkhannock Creek Near Long Pond | 21 cfs | → |
| Yards Creek Near Blairstown Nj | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pocono Laurel Lake.
Boat launches
- Kittatinny Access Area
- East Bangor Lake
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Tobyhanna State Park
- Tobyhanna Lake
- Brady's Lake
Campgrounds
- Golden Slipper Camp
- Streamside Camp & Conference
- Twin Pines
- Camp Dina
- Mountain Vista Campground
- Chestnut Lake Campground
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Track Pocono Laurel Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Pocono Laurel Lake
Where does the data for Pocono Laurel 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pocono Laurel Lake.