Resting Waters Gsc Reservoir Report
Nearby: East Branch Dam Clark
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Resting Waters Gsc, also known as Resting Waters Girl Scout Camp, is a private recreational facility located in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, along the Rocky Run river.
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Summary
The camp, designed by USDA NRCS, features an earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 800 feet, completed in 1977. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 120 cubic feet per second, the dam serves primarily for fish and wildlife pond purposes, as well as recreation.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Resting Waters Gsc has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with no available condition assessment. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to the dam's risk profile, although no emergency action plan or inundation maps are currently prepared. Despite these challenges, the camp offers a serene natural setting for outdoor activities and serves as a valuable resource for the local community and visitors alike. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique features and risk factors of Resting Waters Gsc present an intriguing case study in dam management and recreational land use in Pennsylvania.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Rocky Run |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Resting Waters Gsc