Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Dam
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Berks County, Pennsylvania on the Tulpehocken Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PLVP1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Action Stage
307 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
309 ft
Rebers Bridge Road is subject to closures.
307 ft
The level at which the reservoir begins to spill. The emergency spillway is an ungated, excavated channel located along the reservoir rim. Discharge through the emergency spillway is uncontrolled and intended to prevent overtopping and catastrophic failure of the dam during a high-water event. Significant flooding can occur during spillway flow. Please pay attention to your local authorities.
303 ft
Route 183 floods between Mt. Pleasant and Bernville.
295 ft
The beach at the Dry Brooks Day Use Center is subject to closure.
292 ft
Boat launch ramps around the lake are subject to closure.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2011 | 309.39 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 309.39 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 309.19 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 309.19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PLVP1
River
Tulpehocken Creek
County
Berks, PA
Coordinates
40.3792°N, 76.0331°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Dam?
The Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Dam gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Dam?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
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Where is the Tulpehocken Creek at Blue Marsh Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.3792°N, 76.0331°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey