South Tyger River Wcd 4c Mush Creek

About South Tyger River Wcd 4c Mush Creek

The primary purpose of South Tyger River Wcd 4c Mush Creek is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Beaver Run Homeowners Association;jean Hayes Dietz Life Estate;south Tyger River Watershed Conservation District (private). It impounds the Tr-mush Creek.

The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 619 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2023.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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