Group Camp Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Group Camp, located in Beaver, Pennsylvania, is a state-owned recreational facility situated in Hanover Township along the Traverse Creek.


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Summary

This group camping area offers a serene natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The dam at Group Camp, completed in 1938, stands at a height of 20 feet and provides a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, making it an essential water resource in the area.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Group Camp meets state regulatory standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, has a surface area of 8 acres and serves a drainage area of 6.85 square miles. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is deemed fair, with regular inspections conducted to ensure public safety in case of emergencies.

With its historical significance and vital role in water management, Group Camp serves as a valuable asset for both recreation and environmental conservation. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the importance of this dam in providing recreational opportunities while safeguarding the surrounding ecosystem along Traverse Creek.

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

220

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TRAVERSE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

6.85

Nid Storage

135

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.