Doverspike Brothers

TR BIG RUN· Jefferson, Pennsylvania· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Doverspike Brothers is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 60.1% in PA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01555

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 9, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

REYNOLDSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doverspike Brothers?

Doverspike Brothers 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 Doverspike Brothers?

Doverspike Brothers is owned by REYNOLDSVILLE WATER AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Doverspike Brothers?

Doverspike Brothers serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Doverspike Brothers?

Doverspike Brothers has a dam height of 27 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 Doverspike Brothers last inspected?

Doverspike Brothers was last inspected on July 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.