Chambers
Key Takeaway
Chambers is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1820 and is 206 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 35.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01093 |
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
CHAMBERS DAM ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers?
Chambers 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 Chambers?
Chambers is owned by CHAMBERS DAM ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers built?
Chambers was completed in 1820, making it 206 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 Chambers?
Chambers 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 Chambers?
Chambers has a dam height of 17 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 Chambers last inspected?
Chambers was last inspected on July 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.