Klines
Klines is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, built in 1885. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Klines
The primary purpose of Klines 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 Roaring Creek Water Company (private). It impounds the South Branch Roaring Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 328 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1885, the structure is over a century 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 07/19/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| River/Stream | South Branch Roaring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83667, -76.36500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ROARING CREEK WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00652 |
| Federal ID | PA00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |