Cambria Slurry Pond #4
Key Takeaway
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other. 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 | 178 ft (taller than 98.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01630 |
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
ROBINDALE ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cambria Slurry Pond #4?
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 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 Cambria Slurry Pond #4?
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 is owned by ROBINDALE ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cambria Slurry Pond #4?
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 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 Cambria Slurry Pond #4?
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 has a dam height of 178 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 Cambria Slurry Pond #4 last inspected?
Cambria Slurry Pond #4 was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.