Great Stream Commons Lower
Key Takeaway
Great Stream Commons Lower is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 52.7% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01699 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Great Stream Commons Lower?
Great Stream Commons Lower 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 Great Stream Commons Lower?
Great Stream Commons Lower is owned by UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Great Stream Commons Lower built?
Great Stream Commons Lower was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Great Stream Commons Lower?
Great Stream Commons Lower serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Great Stream Commons Lower?
Great Stream Commons Lower has a dam height of 24 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 Great Stream Commons Lower last inspected?
Great Stream Commons Lower was last inspected on July 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.