Gumble Brothers

MILL CREEK· Pike, Pennsylvania· Built 1950· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gumble Brothers is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA)
Dam Length218 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDPA01089

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: July 17, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

GUMBLE FAMILY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gumble Brothers?

Gumble Brothers 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 Gumble Brothers?

Gumble Brothers is owned by GUMBLE FAMILY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gumble Brothers built?

Gumble Brothers was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Gumble Brothers?

Gumble Brothers 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 Gumble Brothers?

Gumble Brothers has a dam height of 10 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 Gumble Brothers last inspected?

Gumble Brothers was last inspected on July 17, 2018. 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.