Sediment Basin No 3

TR EDDY CREEK· Lackawanna, Pennsylvania· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Sediment Basin No 3 is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA)
Dam Length2,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01558

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

KEYSTONE LANDFILL, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sediment Basin No 3?

Sediment Basin No 3 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 Sediment Basin No 3?

Sediment Basin No 3 is owned by KEYSTONE LANDFILL, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sediment Basin No 3?

Sediment Basin No 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sediment Basin No 3?

Sediment Basin No 3 has a dam height of 20 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 Sediment Basin No 3 last inspected?

Sediment Basin No 3 was last inspected on May 12, 2017. 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.