Reading Anthracite - Elangowen
Key Takeaway
Reading Anthracite - Elangowen is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83528 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Reading Anthracite - Elangowen?
Reading Anthracite - Elangowen 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 Reading Anthracite - Elangowen?
Reading Anthracite - Elangowen is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Reading Anthracite - Elangowen?
Reading Anthracite - Elangowen has a dam height of 20 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.