Colonial No 3
Key Takeaway
Colonial No 3 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 63.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 161 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00209 |
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
CJF PROPERTY HOLDING, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Colonial No 3?
Colonial No 3 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 Colonial No 3?
Colonial No 3 is owned by CJF PROPERTY HOLDING, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colonial No 3 built?
Colonial No 3 was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Colonial No 3?
Colonial No 3 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 Colonial No 3?
Colonial No 3 has a dam height of 29 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 Colonial No 3 last inspected?
Colonial No 3 was last inspected on November 13, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.