Redbank Valley Water Supply Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Redbank Valley Water Supply, located in New Bethlehem Borough, Pennsylvania, is a key player in providing water supply to the community.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1919, stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam also serves recreational purposes, contributing to the overall well-being of the area.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Redbank Valley Water Supply is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure compliance with safety standards. The dam, constructed of concrete with a buttress core type, spans 157 feet in length and covers a drainage area of 507.7 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

With a focus on water resource management and climate resilience, enthusiasts can appreciate the role of Redbank Valley Water Supply in providing essential services to the community while adhering to state regulations. As a vital infrastructure asset in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water supply systems in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1919

Dam Length

157

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

REDBANK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

18

Drainage Area

507.7

Nid Storage

125

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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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.