Hart
Hart is an earth dam located in Perry County, Pennsylvania, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hart
Hart is a dam in Perry, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Thomas G. Close (private). It impounds the Laurel Run.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Perry |
| River/Stream | Laurel Run |
| Coordinates | 40.40667, -77.49889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | THOMAS G. CLOSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01856 |
| Federal ID | PA01856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |