Wood

UNNAMED· Bradford, Pennsylvania· Earth· 10 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wood is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDPA01954

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wood?

Wood is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Wood?

Wood is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wood?

Wood 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 Wood?

Wood has a dam height of 10 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.