Ringtown Reservoir No 6
Key Takeaway
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 84% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 778 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00660 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF SHENANDOAH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ringtown Reservoir No 6?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ringtown Reservoir No 6?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 is owned by MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF SHENANDOAH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ringtown Reservoir No 6 built?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 Ringtown Reservoir No 6?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ringtown Reservoir No 6?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 has a dam height of 50 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 Ringtown Reservoir No 6 last inspected?
Ringtown Reservoir No 6 was last inspected on November 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.