Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det)
Key Takeaway
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 12 ft (taller than 16% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01460 |
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
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det)?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) 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 Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det)?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) is owned by BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) built?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det)?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det)?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) has a dam height of 12 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 Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) last inspected?
Rolling Greens (Bethlehem Twp Det) was last inspected on January 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.