Mill Pond
Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Mill Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Douglas W. Dorsett (private). It impounds the Tr Middle Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Tr Middle Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.48500, -75.39722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | DOUGLAS W. DORSETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01341 |
| Federal ID | PA01341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |