Group Camp
Key Takeaway
Group Camp is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 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 | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00259 |
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 Group Camp?
Group Camp 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 Group Camp?
Group Camp is owned by DCNR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Group Camp built?
Group Camp was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Group Camp?
Group Camp 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 Group Camp?
Group Camp has a dam height of 20 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 Group Camp last inspected?
Group Camp was last inspected on March 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.