Erie Pool K Dam

Erie Pool K Dam is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Erie Pool K Dam

The primary purpose of Erie Pool K 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 Tr To Lake Creek.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2020.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyCrawford
River/StreamTr To Lake Creek
Coordinates41.58223, -79.97776

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage128 acre-ft
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge330 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/21/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01971
Federal IDPA01971
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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