Pond No 3

TR VALLEY CREEK· Chester, Pennsylvania· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Pond No 3 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.9% in PA)
Dam Length2,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01531

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 30, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

GENERAL CRUSHED STONE COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pond No 3?

Pond No 3 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 Pond No 3?

Pond No 3 is owned by GENERAL CRUSHED STONE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pond No 3?

Pond No 3 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pond No 3?

Pond No 3 has a dam height of 28 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 Pond No 3 last inspected?

Pond No 3 was last inspected on July 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.