Saddlers Run
Key Takeaway
Saddlers Run is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00601 |
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
BOROUGH OF CORNWALL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Saddlers Run?
Saddlers Run 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 Saddlers Run?
Saddlers Run is owned by BOROUGH OF CORNWALL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saddlers Run built?
Saddlers Run was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Saddlers Run?
Saddlers Run 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 Saddlers Run?
Saddlers Run has a dam height of 28 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 Saddlers Run last inspected?
Saddlers Run was last inspected on June 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.