Finkleday (Pa-421) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Berlin Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
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Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Indian Orchard Creek. With a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 550 feet, Finkleday has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Finkleday is regulated, inspected, and enforced in compliance with state jurisdiction. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection conducted on November 11, 2020. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring its functionality in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding area.
Overall, Finkleday (Pa-421) stands as a crucial infrastructure asset in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts along the Indian Orchard Creek. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and maintain the condition of dams like Finkleday to ensure the safety and resilience of surrounding communities in the face of potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
INDIAN ORCHARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
209 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |