Frances Slocum
Key Takeaway
Frances Slocum is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 51 ft (taller than 84.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00574 |
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
DCNR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frances Slocum?
Frances Slocum 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 Frances Slocum?
Frances Slocum is owned by DCNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frances Slocum built?
Frances Slocum was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Frances Slocum?
Frances Slocum serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Frances Slocum?
Frances Slocum has a dam height of 51 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 Frances Slocum last inspected?
Frances Slocum was last inspected on August 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.