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Parker is a state-owned dam located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, specifically in Huston Township. Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches for 740 feet across Laurel Run. With a storage capacity of 318 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet, Parker primarily serves a recreational purpose for visitors in the area. Despite being regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, although its current condition is rated as fair.
Situated within the Baltimore District, Parker is under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections, permit requirements, and enforcement by the state regulatory agency. The dam, having no associated structures, is solely responsible for managing water flow on Laurel Run and providing recreational opportunities in the surrounding area. While its risk assessment and emergency action plan status are unspecified, the dam's hazard potential and fair condition underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the community and the environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Parker represents a key piece of infrastructure in Pennsylvania that warrants attention and oversight to mitigate potential risks and ensure its continued functionality for recreational and water management purposes.
Year_Completed | 1935 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | LAUREL RUN |
Dam_Length | 740 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 20 |
Drainage_Area | 17.9 |
Nid_Storage | 318 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |
KETTLE CREEK NEAR WESTPORT | 1360cfs |
EB CLARION RIVER AT EB CLARION RIVER DAM | 398cfs |
SINNEMAHONING CREEK AT SINNEMAHONING | 2680cfs |
CLARION RIVER AT COOKSBURG | 3410cfs |
WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT HYDE | 2150cfs |
WALDY RUN NEAR EMPORIUM | 18cfs |
WEST BRANCH CLARION RIVER AT WILCOX | 280cfs |