Cobey Pond

SPRING RUN· Pike, Pennsylvania· Built 1962· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Cobey Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 32.5% in PA)
Dam Length435 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDPA00768

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

PA GAME COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cobey Pond?

Cobey Pond 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 Cobey Pond?

Cobey Pond is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cobey Pond built?

Cobey Pond was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Cobey Pond?

Cobey Pond 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 Cobey Pond?

Cobey Pond 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.

When was Cobey Pond last inspected?

Cobey Pond was last inspected on June 23, 2015. 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.