Billings Pond

BILLINGS MILL BROOK· Pike, Pennsylvania· Built 1865· Rockfill· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Billings Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1865 and is 161 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 5.5% in PA)
Dam Length125 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)
NID IDPA00401

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

PA GAME COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Billings Pond?

Billings 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 Billings Pond?

Billings Pond is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Billings Pond built?

Billings Pond was completed in 1865, making it 161 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 Billings Pond?

Billings 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 Billings Pond?

Billings Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Billings Pond last inspected?

Billings Pond was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.