Dam PA02010
Key Takeaway
Dam PA02010 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 | 29 ft (taller than 63.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | PA02010 |
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
Jessis Cutler
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam PA02010?
Dam PA02010 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 PA02010?
Dam PA02010 is owned by Jessis Cutler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam PA02010 built?
Dam PA02010 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 PA02010?
Dam PA02010 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 Dam PA02010?
Dam PA02010 has a dam height of 29 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.