Lake Kimberly

TR SHERMAN CREEK· Perry, Pennsylvania· Built 1970· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Kimberly is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 32.5% in PA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDPA00949

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: June 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

ROBERT KLAUS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Kimberly?

Lake Kimberly 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 Lake Kimberly?

Lake Kimberly is owned by ROBERT KLAUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Kimberly built?

Lake Kimberly was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lake Kimberly?

Lake Kimberly 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 Lake Kimberly?

Lake Kimberly has a dam height of 16 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 Lake Kimberly last inspected?

Lake Kimberly was last inspected on June 19, 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.