Encke
Encke is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Encke
The primary purpose of Encke is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Ted K. Encke (private). It impounds the Tr Shaffers Run.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 08/02/2017.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Tr Shaffers Run |
| Coordinates | 39.89583, -78.79667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR. TED K. ENCKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01619 |
| Federal ID | PA01619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |