Erie Pool #4 Dam
Erie Pool #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Erie Pool #4 Dam
The primary purpose of Erie Pool #4 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Lake Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.61833, -79.97334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,569 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00217 |
| Federal ID | PA00217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |