Ice Pond is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Ice Pond

The primary purpose of Ice Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Taylor (private). It impounds the Wtrshd Loyalhanna Creek.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.

The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/1997. That was over 28 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
River/StreamWtrshd Loyalhanna Creek
Coordinates40.25667, -79.26500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage207 acre-ft
Max Storage207 acre-ft
Normal Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHARLES TAYLOR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/28/1997
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01119
Federal IDPA01119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program