Marshall Reservoir No. 2

Marshall Reservoir No. 2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Marshall Reservoir No. 2

The primary purpose of Marshall Reservoir No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marshall Lake Homeowners Association, Inc (private). It impounds the West Branch St Patricks Run.

The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 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 12/12/2018.

At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington
River/StreamWest Branch St Patricks Run
Coordinates40.42861, -80.33583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage353 acre-ft
Max Storage353 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMARSHALL LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/12/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00503
Federal IDPA00503
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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