George Snyder
George Snyder is an earth dam located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Snyder
The primary purpose of George Snyder is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Snyder (private). It impounds the Phoenix near Gaines.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 32 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Potter |
| Nearest City | Gaines |
| River/Stream | Phoenix |
| Coordinates | 41.83000, -77.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Snyder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02014 |
| Federal ID | PA02014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |