Zelina is an earth dam located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,100 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 Zelina
The primary purpose of Zelina is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Zelina, Sr (private). It impounds the Tr Cussewago Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/23/2021.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Erie |
| River/Stream | Tr Cussewago Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.88000, -80.20750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William Zelina, Sr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01865 |
| Federal ID | PA01865 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |