Sharpes Pond
Key Takeaway
Sharpes Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 41.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 615 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | PA00888 |
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
ROBERT J. GALLAGHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sharpes Pond?
Sharpes Pond 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 Sharpes Pond?
Sharpes Pond is owned by ROBERT J. GALLAGHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharpes Pond built?
Sharpes Pond was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Sharpes Pond?
Sharpes Pond 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 Sharpes Pond?
Sharpes Pond has a dam height of 19 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 Sharpes Pond last inspected?
Sharpes Pond was last inspected on June 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.