Hirsch
Hirsch is an earth dam located in Pike County, Pennsylvania, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hirsch
The primary purpose of Hirsch is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ingrid Warshaw Trust (private). It impounds the Panther Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 259 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.47500, -74.96333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INGRID WARSHAW TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00316 |
| Federal ID | PA00316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |