Schneider 2 dam
Schneider 2
Schneider 2, located in West Liberty, Pennsylvania, is a private fish and wildlife pond with a primary purpose of enhancing the local ecosystem. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Situated along Slippery Rock Creek in Butler County, this structure serves as a recreational area for the community while also providing habitat for various wildlife species.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Schneider 2 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam is designed to withstand maximum discharges of up to 320 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers 10 acres with a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, making it an important feature in the local watershed.
Although the condition assessment is currently not available, Schneider 2 continues to be a crucial component in the conservation and management of water resources in the region. With its strategic location and structural design, this dam plays a significant role in supporting both aquatic life and recreational activities, highlighting the importance of sustainable 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 Schneider 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River At Parker | 12,700 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Near Portersville | 69 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Kittanning | 15,300 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Freeport | 323 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At St. Charles | 530 cfs | → |
| Slippery Rock Creek At Wurtemburg | 534 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schneider 2.
Boat launches
- Kurtz Ditch
- Heck Dr 102, Armstrong County
- West Monterey Road Clarion County
- Parker City
- 2nd Street East Brady
- Brady's Bend
Campgrounds
- Burnt Ridge Campground
- Copperhead Retreat
- Danner Campground
- Kamp Kennerdell
- Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center
- Crooked Creek Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track Schneider 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Schneider 2
Where does the data for Schneider 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 Low 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 Schneider 2.