Breskin No 1
Key Takeaway
Breskin No 1 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01141 |
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
KALE PARTNERS. LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Breskin No 1?
Breskin No 1 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 Breskin No 1?
Breskin No 1 is owned by KALE PARTNERS. LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Breskin No 1 built?
Breskin No 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Breskin No 1?
Breskin No 1 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 Breskin No 1?
Breskin No 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Breskin No 1 last inspected?
Breskin No 1 was last inspected on June 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.