Homewood Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Homewood, located in Homewood Borough, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1852 on TR CLARKS RUN.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 320 feet, with a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in fair condition and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its safety.

The dam at Homewood serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 1 acre for activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. While the dam has a significant hazard potential, its condition is currently assessed as fair, indicating that necessary measures are being taken to maintain its integrity. In the event of an emergency, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, though details regarding its preparation and last revision date are not specified.

Homewood's location in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, makes it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike. Its historical significance as an early 19th-century structure, combined with its recreational benefits and regulatory oversight, highlights the importance of preserving and maintaining dams for both safety and enjoyment in the community.

Year Completed

1852

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR CLARKS RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

16

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.