Steel
Steel is an earth dam located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Steel
The primary purpose of Steel is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Eighty-four Mining Company (private). It impounds the Center Branch Of Pigeon Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Center Branch Of Pigeon Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12833, -80.06500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | EIGHTY-FOUR MINING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00495 |
| Federal ID | PA00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |