Baugher
Baugher is an earth dam located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baugher
The primary purpose of Baugher is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John A. Baugher (private). It impounds the Tr Bermudian Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 312 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| River/Stream | Tr Bermudian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.98139, -77.17694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN A. BAUGHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01506 |
| Federal ID | PA01506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |