Cresswell Upper
Cresswell Upper is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cresswell Upper
The primary purpose of Cresswell Upper 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 5 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 | 41.45250, -80.24778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01855 |
| Federal ID | PA01855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |