Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1
Key Takeaway
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 27.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01212 |
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
SADSBURY TOWNSHIP
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 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 Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 is owned by SADSBURY TOWNSHIP (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 built?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 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 Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 last inspected?
Sadsbury Twp Detention Pond 1 was last inspected on July 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.