Bear Gap No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Trout Run No 4 No 5
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bear Gap No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania.
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Summary
Completed in 1923, this structure serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1,800 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 83 feet and stretches 570 feet in length, creating a surface area of 61 acres and draining a 13.4-square-mile watershed.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bear Gap No 2 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair as of the last inspection in October 2020. With its historical significance and vital role in water supply, Bear Gap No 2 stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1923 |
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
83 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH BRANCH ROARING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
61 |
Drainage Area |
13.4 |
Nid Storage |
2800 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
83 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bear Gap No 2