George Snyder

Phoenix· Potter, Pennsylvania· Built 1973· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

George Snyder is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.7% in PA)
Dam Length32 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDPA02014

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

George Snyder

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Snyder?

George Snyder 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 George Snyder?

George Snyder is owned by George Snyder (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George Snyder built?

George Snyder was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 George Snyder?

George Snyder 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 George Snyder?

George Snyder has a dam height of 18 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.

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.