Naus and Newlyn
Key Takeaway
Naus and Newlyn is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00876 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
POCONO COUNTRY PLACE ASSN.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Naus and Newlyn?
Naus and Newlyn is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Naus and Newlyn?
Naus and Newlyn is owned by POCONO COUNTRY PLACE ASSN. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Naus and Newlyn built?
Naus and Newlyn was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Naus and Newlyn?
Naus and Newlyn serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Naus and Newlyn?
Naus and Newlyn has a dam height of 20 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 Naus and Newlyn last inspected?
Naus and Newlyn was last inspected on July 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.