Shamokin Dam
in Snyder County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.849 and -76.820 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 50' 55" and W -76° 49' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:18 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 8:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Shamokin Dam

Shamokin Dam in Snyder County (Pennsylvania) with it's 1,706 habitants is a city located in United States about 135 mi (or 218 km) north of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shamokin Dam is now 11:18 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Shamokin Dam, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Williamsport Regional Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sunbury, Lewisburg, Middleburg, Danville and Bloomsburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 88%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn Selinsgrove-Shamokin Dam

Address
1,5 mi
3 Stetler Ave. US Route 11 and 15
17876 Selinsgrove
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Selinsgrove

Address
2,5 mi
613 North Susquehanna Trail
17870 Selinsgrove
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Shamokin Dam - Selinsgrove

Address
0,1 mi
3249 North Susquehanna Trail
17876 Shamokin Dam
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SELINSGROVE - UNIVERSITY AREA

Address
2,6 mi
651 N. Susquehanna Trail
17870 Selinsgrove
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Men's Barber Sunbury

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 56:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Louise Sibley

Men's Barber Sunbury http://bellissimahairandbeautysunbury.wordpress.com/2014/03/15/mens-barber-sunbury/ 56 Nursery Road Sunbury-on-Thames Middlesex TW16 6LG Free Hair Consultations ...


Norfolk Southern 1004(SD70ACe) Coal Train Northbound. Sunbury,Pa.11-24-11-4

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 23:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Buffalo Line Coal Train Northbound Sunbury, Pa.11-24-11 NS 1004(SD70ACe) NS 2626(SD70M)


NS 9438 mixed freight southbound. Sunbury,Pa.10/05/11

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 07:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Buffalo Line, NS 9438 (D9-40CW) leads mixed freight Southbound. Sunbury,Pa.10/05/11.


Norfolk Southern 11R SB. Sunbury,Pa. 7-11-12

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 26:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Buffalo Line. Sunbury, Pa. 7-11-12 Norfolk Southern 11R Southbound Mixed Freight. NS 2553/SD70 NS 9327/D9-40CW.


Norfolk Southern 6699 Horn Fail! Sunbury,Pa.

Published: November 30, 2011
Length: 40:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS 6699 horn fail (SD60) NS 9012(D9-40CW) leaves siding with mixed freight onto NS Buffalo line southbound. Sunbury, Pa.11/18/11.


CITX 3081 CITX 2792 Intermodal northbound. Sunbury,Pa.10/06/11

Published: October 12, 2011
Length: 18:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning CITX 3081(SD40-2) CITX 2792 (SD40M-2) Intermodal northbound on NS Buffalo Line. Sunbury, Pa. 10/06/11.


NS H44 at Sunbury, PA 8/11/09

Published: August 11, 2009
Length: 25:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sp8553

Local freight H44 heads south through the streets of Sunbury with a GP38-2 running long hood forward. This train works the industries south of Sunbury on the NS Buffalo Line and the Selinsgrove...


Railroad workers and mixed freight Sunbury, Pa.

Published: November 15, 2011
Length: 39:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Buffalo line. Railroad workers examine Shamokin Valley RR and Buffalo line tracks as NS 5323(GP38-2) with mixed freight...


Norfolk Southern 9123 GMTX 9030 Sunbury, Pa.11-24-11-3

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 54:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Rambo

Railfanning NS Buffalo Line Mixed Freight Northbound. Sunbury, Pa. 11-24-11.


NS 31J/CP 165 at Sunbury, PA 8/11/09

Published: August 11, 2009
Length: 16:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sp8553

A short 31J/165 heads north past the Sunbury station with a pair of CP GEVOs. NS Buffalo Line MP BR258.3 CP 8856 (ES44AC) CP 8787 (ES44AC) 8 cars 8:02AM.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Sunbury is a city in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, just downstream of the confluence of its main and West branches. It dates back to the early 18th century and is the county seat of Northumberland County. Thomas Edison features in the town's history, and the historic Edison Hotel was renamed in his honor.

Located at 40.8639, -76.7892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Pennsylvania, Populated places on the Susquehanna River, County seats in Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1772, Susquehanna River, Populated places in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Hummels Wharf, Pennsylvania

Hummels Wharf is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 641 at the 2000 census.

Located at 40.8347, -76.8367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places on the Susquehanna River, Census-designated places in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Shamokin (village)

Shamokin was a multi-ethnic Native American trading village on the Susquehanna River, located near the site of the modern Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Early in the eighteenth century, the village consisted of Iroquois migrants from the north, as well as Shawnee and Lenape settlers moving away from the expanding white settlement of Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.8667, -76.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lenape people, Former Native American populated places in the United States, Iroquois populated places, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Former populated places in Pennsylvania

Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam

The Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam (formerly known as the Sunbury Fabridam) is the world's longest inflatable dam. The dam is located just below the confluence of the Western and Main Branches of the Susquehanna, in Upper Augusta Township, between the town of Shamokin Dam and the city of Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The dam is 2,100 feet (640 m) long. When it is raised in the summer time, it creates the 3,000 acre (12 km²) Lake Augusta, which is used for recreation.

Located at 40.8501, -76.8075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Susquehanna River, Dams in Pennsylvania, Crossings of the Susquehanna River, Buildings and structures in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna Valley Country Club

The Susquehanna Valley Country Club (SVCC) is a private club offering an 18-hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts, swimming pools, and clubhouse facilities to its members. Located in Monroe Township, Snyder County, near Hummels Wharf, Pennsylvania, the club is affiliated with the PGA and the USGA. The boroughs of Selinsgrove and Shamokin Dam also lie nearby.

Located at 40.8367, -76.8481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Golf clubs and courses in Pennsylvania, Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Shikellamy High School

Shikellamy High School is a public high school located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA. it is part of the Shikellamy School District. It is the senior high school for the communities of Northumberland, Point Township, Rockefeller Township, Snydertown Borough, the City of Sunbury, and Upper Augusta Township. The school serves about 1,100 students in grades 9-12. The new High School principal is Michael Hubicki. The assistant principal is Mary Murphy-Kahn.

Located at 40.8565, -76.7893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Pennsylvania, High schools in Central Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Valley, Schools in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Public middle schools in Pennsylvania

Veterans Memorial Bridge (Sunbury, Pennsylvania)

The Veterans Memorial Bridge carries Pennsylvania Route 61 across the Susquehanna River near Sunbury, Pennsylvania. {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }}

Located at 40.8514, -76.8069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Crossings of the Susquehanna River, Bridges over the Susquehanna River, Monuments and memorials in Pennsylvania, Veterans Memorial bridges in the United States, Bridges in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Bridges in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, Road bridges in Pennsylvania

WKOK

WKOK is a news radio station broadcasting at 1070 AM and located in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The station operates an all-news radio format during the daytime, during which it is affiliated with the CBS Radio Network, CNN, Accuweather (all three services being offered by Westwood One), and Wall Street Journal Radio. The station switches to a sports radio format at night and for most of the weekend, carrying the Fox Sports Radio network.

Located at 40.8817, -76.8197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Pennsylvania, Radio stations established in 1977, CBS Sports Radio stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shanokin Dam, Shamokin Dam, Шамокин Дам