Dam PA02013
Key Takeaway
Dam PA02013 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | PA02013 |
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
Ken George
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam PA02013?
Dam PA02013 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 PA02013?
Dam PA02013 is owned by Ken George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam PA02013 built?
Dam PA02013 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 PA02013?
Dam PA02013 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 PA02013?
Dam PA02013 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.