Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant
Key Takeaway
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 80 ft (taller than 93% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83518 |
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
LC&N Coal Co.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant?
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant 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 Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant?
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant is owned by LC&N Coal Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant?
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant?
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant has a dam height of 80 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 Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant last inspected?
Lehigh Coal & Navigation CO - #14 Plant was last inspected on March 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.