Elroy Face Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elroy Face is a private earth dam located in Cherryhill Township, Pennsylvania, along the TR Yellow Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 750 feet, with a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Elroy Face is for recreation, providing a surface area of 24 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in the surrounding area.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Elroy Face is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a high hazard potential but a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2021, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while also posing potential risks that need to be managed effectively. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and environmental impact of Elroy Face in the Indiana, Pennsylvania area.

Overall, Elroy Face is a noteworthy structure that combines both recreational and water resource functions, highlighting the importance of effective dam management and maintenance in the face of changing climate conditions. As a private earth dam with a rich history dating back to the 1950s, it serves as a key location for outdoor activities and wildlife conservation efforts in the region. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, Elroy Face stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in the context of water management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR YELLOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

244

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.