Keister

TR JENNINGS RUN· Fayette, Pennsylvania· Built 1900· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keister is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 69.3% in PA)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDPA00211

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
Last Inspection: July 8, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

SANFORD NOBLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keister?

Keister 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 Keister?

Keister is owned by SANFORD NOBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keister built?

Keister was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Keister?

Keister 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 Keister?

Keister has a dam height of 33 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 Keister last inspected?

Keister was last inspected on July 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.