David Strongs
Key Takeaway
David Strongs is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 52.7% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01543 |
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
DAVID STRONG
Private
Nearby Dams
Zelina
Erie, PA
Significant Hazard 15 ftEdinboro Lake
Erie, PA
High Hazard 18 ftLakeshore
Erie, PA
Significant Hazard 24 ftMcdowell Detention Basin
Erie, PA
High Hazard 11 ftWest 17th Street Detention
Erie, PA
Significant Hazard 13 ftSweny
Erie, PA
Low Hazard 24 ftPa-104
Crawford, PA
Low Hazard 8 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of David Strongs?
David Strongs 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 David Strongs?
David Strongs is owned by DAVID STRONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of David Strongs?
David Strongs 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 David Strongs?
David Strongs has a dam height of 24 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 David Strongs last inspected?
David Strongs was last inspected on June 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.