Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa
Key Takeaway
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 43.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01578 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WESTMORELAND-FAYETTE COUNCIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa 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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WESTMORELAND-FAYETTE COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa built?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa 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 Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa 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.
When was Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa last inspected?
Westmoreland-Fayette Council Bsa was last inspected on July 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.