Labelle Slurry Pond #3

Labelle Slurry Pond #3 is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Labelle Slurry Pond #3

Labelle Slurry Pond #3 is a dam in Fayette, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Matt Canestrale Contracting, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr Monongahela River.

The dam stands 245 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 318 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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 12/10/2020.

At 245 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.

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
CountyFayette
River/StreamTr Monongahela River
Coordinates39.99861, -79.97250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height245 ft
Dam Height245 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage318 acre-ft
Max Storage318 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMATT CANESTRALE CONTRACTING, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00295
Federal IDPA00295
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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