Duffield Pond is an earth dam located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Duffield Pond
The primary purpose of Duffield Pond 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 Joseph Zercoe (private). It impounds the Wyalusing Creek near Campton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Nearest City | Campton |
| River/Stream | Wyalusing Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.84159, -75.92545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Joseph Zercoe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA02018 |
| Federal ID | PA02018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |