Howell Pond
Howell Pond is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Howell Pond
Howell Pond is a dam in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Peter Arnold (private). It impounds the West Branch Dyberry Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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 10/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | West Branch Dyberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.75083, -75.35278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | PETER ARNOLD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01590 |
| Federal ID | PA01590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |