Hutchinson Fresh Water
Key Takeaway
Hutchinson Fresh Water is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 90% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01600 |
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
CONSOL MINING COMPANY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hutchinson Fresh Water?
Hutchinson Fresh Water 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 Hutchinson Fresh Water?
Hutchinson Fresh Water is owned by CONSOL MINING COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Hutchinson Fresh Water?
Hutchinson Fresh Water serves the following purposes: Recreation, Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hutchinson Fresh Water?
Hutchinson Fresh Water has a dam height of 65 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 Hutchinson Fresh Water last inspected?
Hutchinson Fresh Water was last inspected on June 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.