Hartstown No 15
Key Takeaway
Hartstown No 15 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 8,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01536 |
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
PA GAME COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hartstown No 15?
Hartstown No 15 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 Hartstown No 15?
Hartstown No 15 is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hartstown No 15 built?
Hartstown No 15 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Hartstown No 15?
Hartstown No 15 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 Hartstown No 15?
Hartstown No 15 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 Hartstown No 15 last inspected?
Hartstown No 15 was last inspected on May 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.