Erie Pool #9 Dam
Erie Pool #9 Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Erie Pool #9 Dam
The primary purpose of Erie Pool #9 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Lake Creek near Cooperstown, Pa.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Cooperstown, Pa |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.58000, -79.98833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,389 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01670 |
| Federal ID | PA01670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |