Open Woods Pond
Key Takeaway
Open Woods Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 5.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00750 |
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
MARIO ANDRETTI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Open Woods Pond?
Open Woods 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 Open Woods Pond?
Open Woods Pond is owned by MARIO ANDRETTI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Open Woods Pond built?
Open Woods Pond was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Open Woods Pond?
Open Woods Pond 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 Open Woods Pond?
Open Woods Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Open Woods Pond last inspected?
Open Woods Pond was last inspected on July 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.