Montour Heights Country Club
Key Takeaway
Montour Heights Country Club is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 86.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01387 |
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
MONTOUR HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Montour Heights Country Club?
Montour Heights Country Club 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 Montour Heights Country Club?
Montour Heights Country Club is owned by MONTOUR HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Montour Heights Country Club built?
Montour Heights Country Club was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Montour Heights Country Club?
Montour Heights Country Club serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Montour Heights Country Club?
Montour Heights Country Club has a dam height of 54 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 Montour Heights Country Club last inspected?
Montour Heights Country Club was last inspected on August 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.