Hort Farm Pond- Psu

Sptuce Creek· Centre, Pennsylvania· Built 1966· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation State Government

Key Takeaway

Hort Farm Pond- Psu is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.9% in PA)
Dam Length1,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDPA02006

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Penn State Univ

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hort Farm Pond- Psu?

Hort Farm Pond- Psu 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 Hort Farm Pond- Psu?

Hort Farm Pond- Psu is owned by Penn State Univ (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hort Farm Pond- Psu built?

Hort Farm Pond- Psu was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Hort Farm Pond- Psu?

Hort Farm Pond- Psu serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hort Farm Pond- Psu?

Hort Farm Pond- Psu has a dam height of 28 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.

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.