Banning Refuse Slurry Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Banning Refuse Slurry Pond, located in Perry Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Situated within the watershed of the Youghiogheny River, this pond serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other', with a fair condition assessment and a significant hazard potential.

Despite its relatively small surface area of 7.5 acres, the Banning Refuse Slurry Pond poses a risk that warrants regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2016. The dam's hazard potential and condition assessment indicate potential vulnerabilities that require ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the regulatory oversight, risk assessment, and management measures related to structures like the Banning Refuse Slurry Pond is crucial for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, natural resources, and community well-being in Pennsylvania.

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

65

River Or Stream

WTRSHD YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.5

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

130

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

65
       
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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.