Oak Tree
Oak Tree is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oak Tree
The primary purpose of Oak Tree is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oak Tree Country Club (private). It impounds the Oak Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mercer |
| River/Stream | Oak Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.17667, -80.50806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OAK TREE COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01082 |
| Federal ID | PA01082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |