Groff Mill

MILL CREEK· Lancaster, Pennsylvania· Built 1919· Stone· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Private

Key Takeaway

Groff Mill is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeStone
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)
NID IDPA01008

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
Last Inspection: June 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

A. JERRY LANDIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Groff Mill?

Groff Mill 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 Groff Mill?

Groff Mill is owned by A. JERRY LANDIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Groff Mill built?

Groff Mill was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Groff Mill?

Groff Mill serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Groff Mill?

Groff Mill has a dam height of 8 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 Groff Mill last inspected?

Groff Mill was last inspected on June 12, 2017. 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.