Unger is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 256 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Unger
The primary purpose of Unger is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael Drummond (private). It impounds the Red Shale Brook.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 256 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Red Shale Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.46556, -75.22972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael Drummond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01090 |
| Federal ID | PA01090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |