Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike
Key Takeaway
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 58.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01787 |
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
EIGHTY-FOUR MINING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike?
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike 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 Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike?
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike is owned by EIGHTY-FOUR MINING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike?
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike 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 Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike?
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike has a dam height of 26 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 Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike last inspected?
Mine No 84 - Pond 6 West Dike was last inspected on December 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.