Cold Storage
Cold Storage is a concrete dam located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cold Storage
The primary purpose of Cold Storage is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel T. Paul (private). It impounds the Tr Little Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 82 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Perry |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.42722, -77.22194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 82 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DANIEL T. PAUL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01709 |
| Federal ID | PA01709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |