Schneider 2
Schneider 2 is an earth dam located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schneider 2
The primary purpose of Schneider 2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Harold Schneider (private). It impounds the Slippery Rock Creek near West Liberty.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Nearest City | West Liberty |
| River/Stream | Slippery Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.00703, -79.81796 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Harold Schneider |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02002 |
| Federal ID | PA02002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |