Manor Creek Farms

TR BRUSH CREEK· Butler, Pennsylvania· Earth· 18 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Manor Creek Farms is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.7% in PA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDPA01612

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 9, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

MANOR CREEK FARMS HOA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Manor Creek Farms?

Manor Creek Farms 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 Manor Creek Farms?

Manor Creek Farms is owned by MANOR CREEK FARMS HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Manor Creek Farms?

Manor Creek Farms serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Manor Creek Farms?

Manor Creek Farms has a dam height of 18 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 Manor Creek Farms last inspected?

Manor Creek Farms was last inspected on August 9, 2018. 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.