Strodes Run
Strodes Run is a concrete dam located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Strodes Run
The primary purpose of Strodes Run is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert L. & Mary A. Ford (private). It impounds the Strodes Run.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mifflin |
| River/Stream | Strodes Run |
| Coordinates | 40.54500, -77.66000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT L. & MARY A. FORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01016 |
| Federal ID | PA01016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |