Schmunk
Schmunk is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schmunk
The primary purpose of Schmunk is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laurel Highlands Council, Bsa (private). It impounds the Tr Stony Fork.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 07/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr Stony Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.75333, -79.55278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL, BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01661 |
| Federal ID | PA01661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |