Conway Sportsman's Club Upper
Key Takeaway
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 46.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01329 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CONWAY SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Conway Sportsman's Club Upper?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Conway Sportsman's Club Upper?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper is owned by CONWAY SPORTSMAN'S CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conway Sportsman's Club Upper built?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper was completed in 1917, making it 109 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 Conway Sportsman's Club Upper?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper 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 Conway Sportsman's Club Upper?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper has a dam height of 21 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 Conway Sportsman's Club Upper last inspected?
Conway Sportsman's Club Upper was last inspected on June 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.