Kinneyville Pond
Key Takeaway
Kinneyville Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00093 |
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
MARK J. BUYNAK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kinneyville Pond?
Kinneyville Pond 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 Kinneyville Pond?
Kinneyville Pond is owned by MARK J. BUYNAK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kinneyville Pond built?
Kinneyville Pond was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Kinneyville Pond?
Kinneyville Pond 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 Kinneyville Pond?
Kinneyville Pond 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 Kinneyville Pond last inspected?
Kinneyville Pond was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.