Bells Lakes is an earth dam located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bells Lakes
Bells Lakes is a dam in Washington, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Bells Lakes (private). It impounds the Tr Tenmile Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. 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 12/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr Tenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.05861, -80.28361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bells Lakes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01913 |
| Federal ID | PA01913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |