Seven Fields Regional Sw Det

Seven Fields Regional Sw Det is an earth dam located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Seven Fields Regional Sw Det

The primary purpose of Seven Fields Regional Sw Det is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Seven Fields Borough (local government). It impounds the Tr Kaufman Run.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2018.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyButler
River/StreamTr Kaufman Run
Coordinates40.68861, -80.05944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSEVEN FIELDS BOROUGH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/09/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA01668
Federal IDPA01668
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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