Wayne Glen
Key Takeaway
Wayne Glen is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 14 ft (taller than 23.9% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01996 |
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
ARCADIA TREDYFFRIN LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wayne Glen?
Wayne Glen 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 Wayne Glen?
Wayne Glen is owned by ARCADIA TREDYFFRIN LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wayne Glen?
Wayne Glen 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 Wayne Glen?
Wayne Glen 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.