Golf Ridge Lower
Key Takeaway
Golf Ridge Lower is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 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 | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01571 |
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
GOLF RIDGE HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Golf Ridge Lower?
Golf Ridge Lower 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 Golf Ridge Lower?
Golf Ridge Lower is owned by GOLF RIDGE HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Golf Ridge Lower built?
Golf Ridge Lower was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Golf Ridge Lower?
Golf Ridge Lower 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 Golf Ridge Lower?
Golf Ridge Lower has a dam height of 12 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 Golf Ridge Lower last inspected?
Golf Ridge Lower was last inspected on March 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.