Kapp
Kapp is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kapp
The primary purpose of Kapp is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jake & June Kapp (private). It impounds the Tr Snake Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Tr Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.97250, -75.86139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAKE & JUNE KAPP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01502 |
| Federal ID | PA01502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |