North Slurry Pond
Key Takeaway
North Slurry Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 95.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83474 |
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
Champion Processing, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Slurry Pond?
North Slurry Pond 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 North Slurry Pond?
North Slurry Pond is owned by Champion Processing, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of North Slurry Pond?
North Slurry Pond serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Slurry Pond?
North Slurry Pond has a dam height of 100 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.