Cooling Pond A
Key Takeaway
Cooling Pond A is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 83.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01512 |
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
RELIANT ENERGY KEYSTONE STATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cooling Pond A?
Cooling Pond A 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 Cooling Pond A?
Cooling Pond A is owned by RELIANT ENERGY KEYSTONE STATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cooling Pond A built?
Cooling Pond A was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Cooling Pond A?
Cooling Pond A serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cooling Pond A?
Cooling Pond A has a dam height of 49 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 Cooling Pond A last inspected?
Cooling Pond A was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.