Lake Meade Dam, Pennsylvania, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Meade Dam

Location: Adams, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 39.992778, -77.0422222
River: Mud Run River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1967
Dam Height: 42 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 1,625 ft (495 m)
Dam Capacity: 5,330 acre-ft (6,574 Ml)

Lake Meade Dam Map

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Lake Meade Dam Information

Lake Meade Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

The dam, which is on the Mud Run River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1967 and is currently owned by LAKE MEADE POA INC..

Lake Meade Dam Structure

The Lake Meade Dam is approximately 1,625 feet (495 m) long, 42 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Meade Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,680 acre-ft (4,539 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,330 acre-ft (6,574 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 211 acres (85 ha) and the total catchment area is 9 square miles (23 square kilometres).

Lake Meade Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Lake Meade Dam does not have any spillways.

Lake Meade Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Meade Dam
Adams, Pennsylvania
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 42 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,625 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 5,330 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 9 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Meade Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Meade Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:55
Sunrise 05:38
Sunset 20:38
Temperature (°F) 65
Feels Like (°F) 66
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1018
Humidity (%) 90
Wind Speed (mph) 6
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Meade Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 65 73 72 1018 83 8 17 ENE 100 10 moderate rain
Sun 60 66 66 1020 96 8 15 NE 80 1 light rain
Mon 59 63 63 1020 94 5 14 NE 20 0 light rain
Tue 63 78 71 1014 96 10 23 SSE 100 15 heavy intensity rain
Wed 68 88 91 1012 62 10 13 W 100 1 light rain
Thu 68 89 96 1011 57 11 26 SW 100 5 moderate rain
Fri 64 76 74 1008 74 19 36 WSW 100 3 light rain
Sat 61 83 84 1015 53 15 34 NW 0 - clear sky

Lake Meade Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Meade Dam?

Lake Meade Dam is in Pennsylvania.

In which county is the Lake Meade Dam?

Lake Meade Dam is in Adams County.

How high is the Lake Meade Dam?

Lake Meade Dam is 42 feet high.

How long is the Lake Meade Dam?

Lake Meade Dam is 1,625 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. 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

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, 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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