Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond
Key Takeaway
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01797 |
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
CONSOL PA COAL CO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed 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 Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond is owned by CONSOL PA COAL CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond built?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond has a dam height of 35 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 Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond last inspected?
Area 3/4 Lower Sed Pond was last inspected on July 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.