Erie Pool #7 Dam
Erie Pool #7 Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Erie Pool #7 Dam
The primary purpose of Erie Pool #7 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 15 feet tall and stretches 2,372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 746 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 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 | 41.60378, -79.97321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 746 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 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 | PA00852 |
| Federal ID | PA00852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |