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KEUSTER & DUANIO (PA-416)

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Laurella Brook
April 13, 2025


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Keuster & Duanio (Pa-416) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Berlin Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. This dam, designed by USDA NRCS, was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the LAURELLA BROOK river. It stands at 14 feet high with a length of 310 feet, providing a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet and covering a drainage area of 0.43 square miles.

Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Keuster & Duanio (Pa-416) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The dam's last inspection was conducted in November 2020, with an inspection frequency of once per year. With a normalized storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region, even though its spillway type, spillway width, and other key details are currently unlisted.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Keuster & Duanio (Pa-416) serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of downstream communities. As efforts continue to maintain and monitor this earth dam, it stands as a significant element in the broader context of water resource management and climate resilience in Pennsylvania.

Year_Completed 1960
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream LAURELLA BROOK
Dam_Length 310
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 10
Drainage_Area 0.43
Nid_Storage 259
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 14
       

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