Ray T Mantz
Key Takeaway
Ray T Mantz is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 21.2% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00544 |
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
WILLIAM S. WORRELL, JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ray T Mantz?
Ray T Mantz 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 Ray T Mantz?
Ray T Mantz is owned by WILLIAM S. WORRELL, JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ray T Mantz built?
Ray T Mantz was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Ray T Mantz?
Ray T Mantz 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 Ray T Mantz?
Ray T Mantz has a dam height of 13 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 Ray T Mantz last inspected?
Ray T Mantz was last inspected on December 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.