Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi
Key Takeaway
Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| NID ID | PA83532 |
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
WMPI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi?
Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi 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 Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi?
Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi is owned by WMPI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi?
Waste Management & Processors - Wmpi has a dam height of 20 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.