Acre Pond
Key Takeaway
Acre Pond is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1825 and is 201 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 57 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1825 (201 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00973 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ACRE LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Acre Pond?
Acre Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Acre Pond?
Acre Pond is owned by ACRE LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Acre Pond built?
Acre Pond was completed in 1825, making it 201 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Acre Pond?
Acre Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Acre Pond?
Acre Pond has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Acre Pond last inspected?
Acre Pond was last inspected on October 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.