Timber Lake B
Key Takeaway
Timber Lake B is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 55% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00498 |
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
MARY ANN HATALSKY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timber Lake B?
Timber Lake B 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 Timber Lake B?
Timber Lake B is owned by MARY ANN HATALSKY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Timber Lake B built?
Timber Lake B was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Timber Lake B?
Timber Lake B 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 Timber Lake B?
Timber Lake B 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 Timber Lake B last inspected?
Timber Lake B was last inspected on July 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.