Feldman (Pa-420) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Feldman (Pa-420) is a local government-owned earth-type dam located in Oregon Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR Carley Brook. Standing at a height of 33 feet and stretching 470 feet in length, Feldman (Pa-420) has a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres.

Managed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Feldman (Pa-420) is considered to have a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. The dam has undergone state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring public safety and environmental protection. While there are no associated structures and the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted to assess its structural integrity and overall safety.

With its strategic location in a flood-prone area and its crucial role in mitigating flood risks, Feldman (Pa-420) stands as a significant water resource infrastructure in Pennsylvania. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained dams like Feldman (Pa-420) in safeguarding communities against flooding becomes increasingly vital.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

470

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR CARLEY BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.9

Nid Storage

201

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.