No 5
Key Takeaway
No 5 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1896 and is 130 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 127 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01017 |
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
AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of No 5?
No 5 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 No 5?
No 5 is owned by AQUA PENNSYLVANIA, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was No 5 built?
No 5 was completed in 1896, making it 130 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 No 5?
No 5 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 No 5?
No 5 has a dam height of 12 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 No 5 last inspected?
No 5 was last inspected on July 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.