University Park Airport Pond 4a Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
University Park Airport Pond 4a in Centre, Pennsylvania is a privately owned flood risk reduction structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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Summary
Completed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 29.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Located in Benner Township, this structure is designed to mitigate flood risks along TR Spring Creek in an area prone to significant hazards, with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2014.
With a drainage area of 0.39 square miles, University Park Airport Pond 4a plays a critical role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, aligning with its operational and regulatory focus on inspections, permitting, and enforcement by state agencies. Despite its fair condition, the dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the area.
As part of the Buffalo District in Pennsylvania, University Park Airport Pond 4a serves as a vital infrastructure component in the region's water resource management strategy. With a designated spillway width, storage capacity, and inspection frequency, this earth dam contributes to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem and underscores the intersection of climate, water resources, and infrastructure management in safeguarding communities from potential natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
29.4 |
River Or Stream |
TR SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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