Robert Christman

TR BRODHEAD CREEK· Monroe, Pennsylvania· Earth· 13 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robert Christman is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. 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	13 ft (taller than 21.2% in PA)
Dam Length	250 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	23 acre-ft
Normal Storage	16 acre-ft

Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	PA01881

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: January 15, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

ROBERT L. CHRISTMAN, II

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert Christman?

Robert Christman 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 Robert Christman?

Robert Christman is owned by ROBERT L. CHRISTMAN, II (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Robert Christman?

Robert Christman 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 Robert Christman?

Robert Christman 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 Robert Christman last inspected?

Robert Christman was last inspected on January 15, 2021. 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.