Oak Tree

OAK BRANCH· Mercer, Pennsylvania· Built 1967· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Tree is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 52.7% in PA)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDPA01082

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

OAK TREE COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Tree?

Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree?

Oak Tree is owned by OAK TREE COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oak Tree built?

Oak Tree was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Oak Tree?

Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree?

Oak Tree has a dam height of 24 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 Oak Tree last inspected?

Oak Tree was last inspected on July 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.