Needle
Key Takeaway
Needle is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 13.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01557 |
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
MESSRS. DAVID G. & MARK & RONALD HEINER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Needle?
Needle 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 Needle?
Needle is owned by MESSRS. DAVID G. & MARK & RONALD HEINER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Needle built?
Needle was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Needle?
Needle 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 Needle?
Needle has a dam height of 11 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 Needle last inspected?
Needle was last inspected on May 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.