Whitetail Land CO - A
Key Takeaway
Whitetail Land CO - A is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 84.8% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | PA01498 |
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
WHITETAIL MOUNTAIN RESORT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitetail Land CO - A?
Whitetail Land CO - A 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 Whitetail Land CO - A?
Whitetail Land CO - A is owned by WHITETAIL MOUNTAIN RESORT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitetail Land CO - A built?
Whitetail Land CO - A was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Whitetail Land CO - A?
Whitetail Land CO - A serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whitetail Land CO - A?
Whitetail Land CO - A has a dam height of 51 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 Whitetail Land CO - A last inspected?
Whitetail Land CO - A was last inspected on December 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.