Posts Pond
Key Takeaway
Posts Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00969 |
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
TOM FERME
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Posts Pond?
Posts Pond 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 Posts Pond?
Posts Pond is owned by TOM FERME (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Posts Pond built?
Posts Pond was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Posts Pond?
Posts Pond 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 Posts Pond?
Posts Pond has a dam height of 10 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 Posts Pond last inspected?
Posts Pond was last inspected on October 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.