Pa-104
Key Takeaway
Pa-104 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01534 |
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
PA GAME COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pa-104?
Pa-104 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 Pa-104?
Pa-104 is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pa-104 built?
Pa-104 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Pa-104?
Pa-104 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pa-104?
Pa-104 has a dam height of 8 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 Pa-104 last inspected?
Pa-104 was last inspected on May 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.