Labelle Slurry Pond #3
Labelle Slurry Pond #3 is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Labelle Slurry Pond #3
Labelle Slurry Pond #3 is a dam in Fayette, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Monongahela River.
The dam stands 245 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2020.
At 245 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr Monongahela River |
| Coordinates | 39.99861, -79.97250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 245 ft |
| Dam Height | 245 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MATT CANESTRALE CONTRACTING, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00295 |
| Federal ID | PA00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |