Ciccotti Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Ciccotti, located in South Creek Township, Pennsylvania, is a private earth dam that was completed in 1968 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 444 feet, impounds the waters of the TR Roaring Run river. With a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, Ciccotti provides opportunities for outdoor activities in its 9-acre surface area.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Ciccotti is classified as a significant hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment. The dam undergoes inspections every two years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2016. Although the dam meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site, highlighting potential areas for improvement in risk management and emergency response protocols.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ciccotti serves as an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and recreational water management. The dam's presence along the TR Roaring Run river not only provides a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation but also raises important questions about dam safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate conditions. As stakeholders work towards enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Ciccotti, it stands as a reminder of the complex interplay between water resources, infrastructure management, and environmental stewardship in the 21st century.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

444

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR ROARING RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

82

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.