Center Campus Pond No. 1

TR SWATARA CREEK· Dauphin, Pennsylvania· Earth· 19 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Center Campus Pond No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. 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 19 ft (taller than 41.1% in PA)
Dam Length720 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDPA01402

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 23, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Center Campus Pond No. 1?

Center Campus Pond No. 1 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 Center Campus Pond No. 1?

Center Campus Pond No. 1 is owned by PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Center Campus Pond No. 1?

Center Campus Pond No. 1 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 Center Campus Pond No. 1?

Center Campus Pond No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Center Campus Pond No. 1 last inspected?

Center Campus Pond No. 1 was last inspected on March 23, 2021. 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.