Detention Pond
Key Takeaway
Detention Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01565 |
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
MS. DEANNA L. BRANDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Detention Pond?
Detention Pond 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 Detention Pond?
Detention Pond is owned by MS. DEANNA L. BRANDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detention Pond built?
Detention Pond was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Detention Pond?
Detention Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Detention Pond?
Detention Pond has a dam height of 32 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 Detention Pond last inspected?
Detention Pond was last inspected on November 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.