Bathgate Detention Pond
Key Takeaway
Bathgate Detention Pond is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 21 ft (taller than 46.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01528 |
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
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bathgate Detention Pond?
Bathgate Detention 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 Bathgate Detention Pond?
Bathgate Detention Pond is owned by PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bathgate Detention Pond built?
Bathgate Detention Pond was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Bathgate Detention Pond?
Bathgate Detention Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bathgate Detention Pond?
Bathgate Detention Pond has a dam height of 21 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 Bathgate Detention Pond last inspected?
Bathgate Detention Pond was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.