South Low Dissolved Solids Imp is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 250 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 South Low Dissolved Solids Imp
South Low Dissolved Solids Imp is a dam in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Firstenergy Generation, LLC (private). It impounds the Wtrshd Ohio River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 11/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| River/Stream | Wtrshd Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 40.63611, -80.41250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Firstenergy Generation, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01605 |
| Federal ID | PA01605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |