South Slurry Pond
Key Takeaway
South Slurry Pond is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 88.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83475 |
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
Champion Processing, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of South Slurry Pond?
South Slurry 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 South Slurry Pond?
South Slurry Pond is owned by Champion Processing, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of South Slurry Pond?
South Slurry Pond serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is South Slurry Pond?
South Slurry Pond has a dam height of 60 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.