Cassidy Lake
Key Takeaway
Cassidy Lake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 32.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | PA02017 |
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
Floyd Cassidy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cassidy Lake?
Cassidy Lake 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 Cassidy Lake?
Cassidy Lake is owned by Floyd Cassidy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cassidy Lake built?
Cassidy Lake was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Cassidy Lake?
Cassidy Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cassidy Lake?
Cassidy Lake has a dam height of 16 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.