Leavitt Branch (pa-463)
Leavitt Branch (pa-463) is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Leavitt Branch (pa-463)
The primary purpose of Leavitt Branch (pa-463) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Monroe County Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Leavitt Branch Brodhead Creek.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,544 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2021.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Leavitt Branch Brodhead Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20806, -75.24750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,544 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00814 |
| Federal ID | PA00814 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |