Nemacolin
Key Takeaway
Nemacolin is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 82.4% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01317 |
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
NEMACOLIN COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nemacolin?
Nemacolin 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 Nemacolin?
Nemacolin is owned by NEMACOLIN COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nemacolin built?
Nemacolin was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Nemacolin?
Nemacolin 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 Nemacolin?
Nemacolin has a dam height of 46 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 Nemacolin last inspected?
Nemacolin was last inspected on June 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.