Mountainview Orchards Pond
Key Takeaway
Mountainview Orchards Pond is classified as unknown in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 51% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01999 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Richard Trostel
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mountainview Orchards Pond?
Mountainview Orchards Pond is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mountainview Orchards Pond?
Mountainview Orchards Pond is owned by Richard Trostel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountainview Orchards Pond built?
Mountainview Orchards Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Mountainview Orchards Pond?
Mountainview Orchards Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mountainview Orchards Pond?
Mountainview Orchards Pond has a dam height of 23 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.