Wildcat, Sgl #56
Wildcat, Sgl #56 is an earth dam located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wildcat, Sgl #56
The primary purpose of Wildcat, Sgl #56 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pa Game Commission (state). It impounds the Tr Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| River/Stream | Tr Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.51417, -75.11639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PA GAME COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01714 |
| Federal ID | PA01714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |