Pocono Woodland Lake No 2 dam
Pocono Woodland Lake No 2
Pocono Woodland Lake No 2, located in Dingman Township, Pennsylvania, is a private water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This earth dam, standing at 10 feet in height, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 0.46 square miles, it is situated on the TR Raymondkill Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Philadelphia District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its picturesque setting, Pocono Woodland Lake No 2 poses a significant hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The last inspection in July 2019 revealed its deteriorating state, prompting concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a designated inspection frequency of every 2 years, the dam requires urgent attention to ensure its continued functionality and prevent any potential risks to downstream communities and the environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the proper management and upkeep of this dam to safeguard its integrity and the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Woodland Lake No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Little Bush Kill At Edgemere | 10 cfs | → |
| Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake | 58 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 205 cfs | → |
| Lackawaxen River At Rowland | 497 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pocono Woodland Lake No 2.
Boat launches
- Otter Lane 101, Dingman Township
- Sunrise Drive 299, Dingman Township
- Shohola Boat Ramp Second Launch
- Little Mud Pond
- Blackbirch Court Pike County
- Matamoras
Track Pocono Woodland Lake No 2 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 Pocono Woodland Lake No 2
Where does the data for Pocono Woodland Lake No 2 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 Woodland Lake No 2.