Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp
Key Takeaway
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 93.1% in OK) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21616 |
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
US SILICA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp 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 Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp is owned by US SILICA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp built?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp has a dam height of 48 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 Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp last inspected?
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp was last inspected on December 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.