Dam PA02009
Key Takeaway
Dam PA02009 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 48.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | PA02009 |
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
Melvin Weyandt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam PA02009?
Dam PA02009 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 Dam PA02009?
Dam PA02009 is owned by Melvin Weyandt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam PA02009 built?
Dam PA02009 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Dam PA02009?
Dam PA02009 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam PA02009?
Dam PA02009 has a dam height of 22 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.