Yingst
Yingst is an earth dam located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Yingst
The primary purpose of Yingst is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard & Cathy Yingst (private). It impounds the Tr Fishing Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 585 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 1999, the structure is 27 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 07/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| River/Stream | Tr Fishing Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39472, -76.77639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD & CATHY YINGST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01660 |
| Federal ID | PA01660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |