Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant
Key Takeaway
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.3K acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83530 |
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
Jeddo Coal Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant?
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant 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 Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant?
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant is owned by Jeddo Coal Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant?
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant?
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant has a dam height of 20 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 Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant last inspected?
Jeddo Coal CO - Jeddo #8 Prep Plant was last inspected on March 5, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.