Custards
Key Takeaway
Custards is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 78 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00183 |
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
PA GAME COMMISSION
State Government
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High Hazard 45 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Custards?
Custards 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 Custards?
Custards is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Custards built?
Custards was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Custards?
Custards 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 Custards?
Custards has a dam height of 8 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 Custards last inspected?
Custards was last inspected on May 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.