Hosensack No 4
Key Takeaway
Hosensack No 4 is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00786 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
c/o JAY C. GLICKMAN, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR STEWART R. DUCKMAN, EXECUTOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hosensack No 4?
Hosensack No 4 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hosensack No 4?
Hosensack No 4 is owned by c/o JAY C. GLICKMAN, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR STEWART R. DUCKMAN, EXECUTOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hosensack No 4 built?
Hosensack No 4 was completed in 1885, making it 141 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 Hosensack No 4?
Hosensack No 4 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 Hosensack No 4?
Hosensack No 4 has a dam height of 32 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 Hosensack No 4 last inspected?
Hosensack No 4 was last inspected on June 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.