Brechbill Dam dam
Brechbill Dam
Brechbill Dam, located in Stony Fork, Pennsylvania, was completed in 1974 and is primarily used for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. The dam, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 950 feet, serves as a vital water resource in the area, providing a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. The dam is owned by a private entity and designed by the USDA NRCS, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, Brechbill Dam is regarded as having a moderate risk level, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 30 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge capacity of 319 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also pending updates. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Brechbill Dam a fascinating subject for study, given its impact on the local ecosystem and recreational opportunities along the Tr-Stony Fork river.
In the absence of recent inspection data, Brechbill Dam remains a key feature in Tioga, Pennsylvania, contributing to the region's water storage capacity and overall environmental sustainability. With its stone core type and earth dam structure, the dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private owners and federal agencies like the USDA NRCS in managing water resources effectively. As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and risk level, Brechbill Dam serves as a valuable case study for understanding the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and recreational infrastructure in the region.
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 Brechbill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Run | 1 cfs | → |
| Crooked Cr Bl Catlin Hollow At Middlebury Center | 163 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek At Cedar Run | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River At Westfield | 213 cfs | → |
| Tioga River Near Mansfield | 349 cfs | → |
| Tioga River At Tioga | 2,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brechbill Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Leonard Harrison State Park
- Colton Point State Park
- Twin Streams Campground
- Hills Creek State Park
- Hoffman Campground
- Ives Run
Track Brechbill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brechbill Dam
Where does the data for Brechbill Dam 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 Brechbill Dam.