Harmar Storage Pond No 4
Key Takeaway
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 76.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01203 |
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
IP HARMAR HOLDINGS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harmar Storage Pond No 4?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 is owned by IP HARMAR HOLDINGS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harmar Storage Pond No 4 built?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harmar Storage Pond No 4?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 has a dam height of 39 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 Harmar Storage Pond No 4 last inspected?
Harmar Storage Pond No 4 was last inspected on May 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.