Little Flipper Lake
Key Takeaway
Little Flipper Lake is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 35.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01444 |
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
TREASURE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Flipper Lake?
Little Flipper Lake 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 Little Flipper Lake?
Little Flipper Lake is owned by TREASURE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Flipper Lake built?
Little Flipper Lake was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Little Flipper Lake?
Little Flipper Lake 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 Little Flipper Lake?
Little Flipper Lake has a dam height of 17 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 Little Flipper Lake last inspected?
Little Flipper Lake was last inspected on November 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.