Culbertson

TR FRENCH CREEK· Venango, Pennsylvania· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Culbertson is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01785

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 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

TIMOTHY R. CULBERTSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Culbertson?

Culbertson 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 Culbertson?

Culbertson is owned by TIMOTHY R. CULBERTSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Culbertson?

Culbertson 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 Culbertson?

Culbertson has a dam height of 12 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 Culbertson last inspected?

Culbertson was last inspected on June 8, 2017. 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.