Starpointe
Key Takeaway
Starpointe is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 55% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01585 |
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
WASHINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Starpointe?
Starpointe 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 Starpointe?
Starpointe is owned by WASHINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Starpointe built?
Starpointe was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Starpointe?
Starpointe 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 Starpointe?
Starpointe has a dam height of 25 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 Starpointe last inspected?
Starpointe was last inspected on July 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.