Chambers
Chambers is an earth dam located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, built in 1820. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chambers
The primary purpose of Chambers is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chambers Dam Association (private). It impounds the Bane Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1820, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 07/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Bane Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09889, -80.23861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHAMBERS DAM ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01093 |
| Federal ID | PA01093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |