Pa-103 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Pa-103 is a state-owned dam located in Terry Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, along the Sugar Run river.


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Summary

Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 700 feet in length and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 515 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Pa-103 is for recreation, offering a surface area of 74 acres and a normal storage capacity of 301 acre-feet.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pa-103 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Pa-103 is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in June 2015. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps or risk assessment reports available.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pa-103 provides an interesting case study of a state-owned recreational dam in Pennsylvania. With its unique design features and regulatory oversight, Pa-103 offers insights into the management of water resources and infrastructure in the region. Further research and monitoring of Pa-103 could help enhance understanding of dam safety and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

SUGAR RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

74

Drainage Area

0.85

Nid Storage

515

Hazard Potential

Low

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.