Campbells Pond
Campbells Pond is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Campbells Pond
The primary purpose of Campbells Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by G. Keith Turnbull (private). It impounds the Squaw Run.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | Squaw Run |
| Coordinates | 40.54083, -79.89056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | G. KEITH TURNBULL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01340 |
| Federal ID | PA01340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |