Sgl #252 Road A

TR BLACK RUN· Lycoming, Pennsylvania· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Sgl #252 Road A is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.7% in PA)
Dam Length3,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01710

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: June 4, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

PA GAME COMMISSION

State Government

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Frank E Heller

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High Hazard 73 ft

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Mosquito Creek

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John C Youngman

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Spruce Run Reservoir

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High Hazard 46 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sgl #252 Road A?

Sgl #252 Road A 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 Sgl #252 Road A?

Sgl #252 Road A is owned by PA GAME COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sgl #252 Road A?

Sgl #252 Road A 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 Sgl #252 Road A?

Sgl #252 Road A has a dam height of 7 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 Sgl #252 Road A last inspected?

Sgl #252 Road A was last inspected on June 4, 2015. 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.