Treesdale Impoundment #1
Key Takeaway
Treesdale Impoundment #1 is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 27.6% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01525 |
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
TREESDALE COUNTRY CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Treesdale Impoundment #1?
Treesdale Impoundment #1 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 Treesdale Impoundment #1?
Treesdale Impoundment #1 is owned by TREESDALE COUNTRY CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Treesdale Impoundment #1?
Treesdale Impoundment #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Treesdale Impoundment #1?
Treesdale Impoundment #1 has a dam height of 15 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 Treesdale Impoundment #1 last inspected?
Treesdale Impoundment #1 was last inspected on September 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.