Sunny Brook Estates # 1
Key Takeaway
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 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 | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01659 |
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
SUNNYBROOK ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunny Brook Estates # 1?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 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 Sunny Brook Estates # 1?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 is owned by SUNNYBROOK ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunny Brook Estates # 1 built?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 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 Sunny Brook Estates # 1?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 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 Sunny Brook Estates # 1?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 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 Sunny Brook Estates # 1 last inspected?
Sunny Brook Estates # 1 was last inspected on November 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.