Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1
Key Takeaway
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 380 ft (taller than 99.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01264 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CUMBERLAND CONTURA LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 is owned by CUMBERLAND CONTURA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 built?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 has a dam height of 380 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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 last inspected?
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 was last inspected on October 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.