Pleasant Valley
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Valley 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 | 42 ft (taller than 78.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 608 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00873 |
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
PLEASANT VALLEY WEST CLUB, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley is owned by PLEASANT VALLEY WEST CLUB, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Valley built?
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley has a dam height of 42 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 Pleasant Valley last inspected?
Pleasant Valley was last inspected on July 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.