Donald Amick Pond dam
Donald Amick Pond
Donald Amick Pond in Bedford, Pennsylvania, is a private recreational water resource managed by the USDA NRCS, designed and completed in 1967. With a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities, the pond is surrounded by Adams Run and Dunnings Creek, offering a serene setting for fishing and wildlife observation. The earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 255 feet, creates a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.25 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the pond has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The structure is inspected periodically by the USDA NRCS, but specific condition assessment data is not available. With a spillway width of 26 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 125 cubic feet per second, the pond is equipped to handle moderate water flow events. While there are no associated structures or emergency action plans in place, Donald Amick Pond remains a valuable water resource for the local community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Donald Amick Pond in Cessna, Pennsylvania. Whether enjoying a peaceful day of fishing or observing wildlife in the tranquil surroundings, this private pond serves as a vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts in the region. While there are some risk factors to consider, the pond's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a relatively safe and enjoyable destination for water-based activities. With ongoing management and monitoring by the USDA NRCS, Donald Amick Pond continues to provide a valuable recreational space for the community to enjoy.
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 Donald Amick Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Wolfsburg | 920 cfs | → |
| Dunning Creek At Belden | 47 cfs | → |
| Raystown Branch Juniata River At Saxton | 235 cfs | → |
| Stonycreek River At Ferndale | 261 cfs | → |
| Little Conemaugh River At East Conemaugh | 97 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek Below Hyndman | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Donald Amick Pond.
Boat launches
- #2 Picnic Area Access
- Colvin Access
- Kegg Run Launch Area
- Fort Bedford Museum
- Beaverdam Run Reservoir
- Woy Bridge Campground
Campgrounds
- Shawnee State Park
- Organized Group Tenting
- Shellbark Campground
- Blue Knob State Park
- Adams Croyle
- Quemahoning Family Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Donald Amick Pond 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 Donald Amick Pond
Where does the data for Donald Amick Pond 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 Donald Amick Pond.