K-section
K-section is an earth dam located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About K-section
The primary purpose of K-section is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Borough Of Carroll Valley (local government). It impounds the Tr Toms Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| River/Stream | Tr Toms Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.76972, -77.37556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF CARROLL VALLEY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01045 |
| Federal ID | PA01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |