Duck Pond, located in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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Built in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 59 feet and has a length of 720 feet, creating a storage capacity of 690 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves purposes other than flood control or water supply, with a fair condition assessment and a significant hazard potential.
The dam is situated on TR Raccoon Creek within the Pittsburgh District, with a drainage area of 0.19 square miles. While it lacks specific spillway information, Duck Pond has a surface area of 15 acres and a normal storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Although last inspected in October 2017, with a 2-year inspection frequency, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable. Despite its relatively small size, Duck Pond plays a vital role in water resource management within the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
59 |
River Or Stream |
TR RACCOON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
690 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
59 |
Ohio River At Sewickley
|
14600cfs |
Chartiers Creek At Carnegie
|
94cfs |
Raccoon Creek At Moffatts Mill
|
44cfs |
Kings Creek At Weirton
|
7cfs |
Little Pine Creek Near Etna
|
0cfs |
Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh
|
122cfs |