Waterfall Way Detention Basin
Waterfall Way Detention Basin is an earth dam located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waterfall Way Detention Basin
The primary purpose of Waterfall Way Detention Basin 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 Peters Township (local government). It impounds the Tr Brush Run.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr Brush Run |
| Coordinates | 40.29028, -80.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PETERS TOWNSHIP |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01472 |
| Federal ID | PA01472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |