Maple Creek Silt Pond A
Key Takeaway
Maple Creek Silt Pond A is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 76.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00823 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MAPLE CREEK MINING, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Maple Creek Silt Pond A?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Maple Creek Silt Pond A?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A is owned by MAPLE CREEK MINING, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Maple Creek Silt Pond A built?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Maple Creek Silt Pond A?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Maple Creek Silt Pond A?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A has a dam height of 39 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 Maple Creek Silt Pond A last inspected?
Maple Creek Silt Pond A was last inspected on August 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.