Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 32.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01615 |
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
TREESDALE COUNTRY CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment 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 Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment is owned by TREESDALE COUNTRY CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment built?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment has a dam height of 16 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 Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment last inspected?
Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment was last inspected on June 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.