Jewell Pond is an earth dam located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 250 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jewell Pond
The primary purpose of Jewell Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry Jewell (private). It impounds the Tr Laurel Run.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 8 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 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 09/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Tr Laurel Run |
| Coordinates | 39.87333, -80.16444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jerry Jewell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01763 |
| Federal ID | PA01763 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |