Agronomy Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Agronomy Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 55% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | PA02007 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Penna State University
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Agronomy Farm Pond?
Agronomy Farm Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Agronomy Farm Pond?
Agronomy Farm Pond is owned by Penna State University (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Agronomy Farm Pond built?
Agronomy Farm Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Agronomy Farm Pond?
Agronomy Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Agronomy Farm Pond?
Agronomy Farm Pond has a dam height of 25 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.