Hart
Hart is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hart
The primary purpose of Hart is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Terrace Hill Ventures (private). It impounds the Tr Pettis Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| River/Stream | Tr Pettis Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82389, -75.87250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TERRACE HILL VENTURES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01614 |
| Federal ID | PA01614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |