Pond # 3 is an earth dam located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 1,050 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Pond # 3
The primary purpose of Pond # 3 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by American Asphalt (private).
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Nearest City | Chase, Pa. |
| Coordinates | 41.29160, -75.96050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | American Asphalt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA83521 |
| Federal ID | PA83521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |