Whetstone No 2 Storage
Whetstone No 2 Storage is an earth dam located in Elk County, Pennsylvania, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whetstone No 2 Storage
The primary purpose of Whetstone No 2 Storage is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brockway Borough Municipal Authority (local government). It impounds the Whetstone Br Little Toby Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/12/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk |
| River/Stream | Whetstone Br Little Toby Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.24139, -78.68056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BROCKWAY BOROUGH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00388 |
| Federal ID | PA00388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |