Seven Fields Regional Sw Det
Key Takeaway
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01668 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SEVEN FIELDS BOROUGH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Seven Fields Regional Sw Det?
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Seven Fields Regional Sw Det?
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det is owned by SEVEN FIELDS BOROUGH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seven Fields Regional Sw Det built?
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Seven Fields Regional Sw Det?
Seven Fields Regional Sw 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 Seven Fields Regional Sw Det?
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det has a dam height of 14 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 Seven Fields Regional Sw Det last inspected?
Seven Fields Regional Sw Det was last inspected on August 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.