Cresswell Lower is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Cresswell Lower
The primary purpose of Cresswell Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steven and Abbey Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr Morrison Run.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mercer |
| River/Stream | Tr Morrison Run |
| Coordinates | 41.45278, -80.25028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steven and Abbey Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01854 |
| Federal ID | PA01854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |