Dams in Adams County, Pennsylvania
14Total Dams
6High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Adams County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Long Pine Run at 112 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pine Run | High | Fair | 112 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Antietam | High | Fair | 70 | Water Supply | 1953 |
| Lake Heritage | High | Poor | 53 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Lake Meade | High | Poor | 42 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Carbaugh Run | High | Poor | 35 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Lake May (section F) | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Williams | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 39 | Irrigation | 1981 |
| Highlands Farm | Significant | Fair | 28 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| K-section | Significant | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Shaw Dam | Significant | Poor | 0 | Other | |
| Irrigation Pond | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1989 |
| Sheppard | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Baugher | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1979 |
| Mountainview Orchards Pond | Undetermined | Not Available | 25 | Irrigation | 1967 |