is an earth dam located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ken George (private). It impounds the Bluff Run near Kennard.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Mercer |
| Nearest City | Kennard |
| River/Stream | Bluff Run |
| Coordinates | 41.47534, -80.29736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ken George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02013 |
| Federal ID | PA02013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |