Township Line
Key Takeaway
Township Line is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 87.5% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00475 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE LAGO, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Township Line?
Township Line is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Township Line?
Township Line is owned by LAKE LAGO, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Township Line built?
Township Line was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Township Line?
Township Line 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 Township Line?
Township Line has a dam height of 56 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 Township Line last inspected?
Township Line was last inspected on May 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.