Debris Control Dams in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 5 debris control dams, of which 3 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mine No 84 - Pond 7 | Washington | 36 | Significant | Fair | 1980 |
| 2 | Peach Bottom Atomic Power | York | 34 | Low | Not Rated | 1973 |
| 3 | Wadham Creek | Luzerne | 30 | High | Satisfactory | 1959 |
| 4 | Brown Creek | Luzerne | 20 | High | Fair | 1958 |
| 5 | Duffys Run | Luzerne | 14 | High | Fair | 1966 |