Detention Pond is an earth dam located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 750 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Detention Pond
Detention Pond is a dam in Lehigh, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Ms. Deanna L. Brandt (private). It impounds the Tr Lehigh River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lehigh |
| River/Stream | Tr Lehigh River |
| Coordinates | 40.63750, -75.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ms. Deanna L. Brandt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01565 |
| Federal ID | PA01565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |