Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1

Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1

Emerald No.2 Sed Pond 1 is a dam in Greene, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Emerald Contura Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Smith Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/18/2019.

Living Downstream

If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.

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High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyGreene
River/StreamTr Smith Creek
Coordinates39.88278, -80.19694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length225 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerEMERALD CONTURA LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01695
Federal IDPA01695
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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