Resting Waters Gsc
Resting Waters Gsc is an earth dam located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Resting Waters Gsc
The primary purpose of Resting Waters Gsc is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Resting Wtrs Girl Scout (private). It impounds the Rocky Run near Wilcox.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | McKean |
| Nearest City | Wilcox |
| River/Stream | Rocky Run |
| Coordinates | 41.65863, -78.62965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Resting Wtrs Girl Scout |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02012 |
| Federal ID | PA02012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |