Duck Harbor Pond
Key Takeaway
Duck Harbor Pond is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 32.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 192 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 778 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 204 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00144 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOSEPH HARCUM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duck Harbor Pond?
Duck Harbor Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Duck Harbor Pond?
Duck Harbor Pond is owned by JOSEPH HARCUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duck Harbor Pond built?
Duck Harbor Pond was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Duck Harbor Pond?
Duck Harbor Pond 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 Duck Harbor Pond?
Duck Harbor Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Duck Harbor Pond last inspected?
Duck Harbor Pond was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.