Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern

TR SMITH CREEK· Greene, Pennsylvania· Earth· 270 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other. 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 270 ft (taller than 99.3% in PA)
Dam Length5,170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage7.3K acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01694

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 18, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

EMERALD CONTURA LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern?

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern 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 Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern?

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern is owned by EMERALD CONTURA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern?

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern 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 Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern?

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern has a dam height of 270 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 Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern last inspected?

Emerald No. 2 Main Valley Eastern was last inspected on November 18, 2019. 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.