Isabella Fresh Water
Key Takeaway
Isabella Fresh Water is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is grade stabilization. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 122 ft (taller than 97.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01549 |
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
WELLINGTON DEVELOPMENT WVDT, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Isabella Fresh Water?
Isabella Fresh Water 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 Isabella Fresh Water?
Isabella Fresh Water is owned by WELLINGTON DEVELOPMENT WVDT, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Isabella Fresh Water?
Isabella Fresh Water serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Isabella Fresh Water?
Isabella Fresh Water has a dam height of 122 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 Isabella Fresh Water last inspected?
Isabella Fresh Water was last inspected on November 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.