Whitetail Land Co - A Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Whitetail Land CO - A is a privately owned earth dam located in Montgomery Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

Completed in 1993, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with additional purposes including irrigation and recreation. The dam stands at a height of 51 feet and has a length of 800 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 580 acre-feet and a surface area of 16.6 acres.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Whitetail Land CO - A is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition according to the last inspection conducted in December 2020. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment information are currently unavailable, raising questions about the preparedness and mitigation measures in place for potential emergencies.

Situated on TR Licking Creek, Whitetail Land CO - A plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and important functions, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water supply and irrigation, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate considerations in managing and maintaining critical infrastructure for the community's needs and safety.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

51

River Or Stream

TR LICKING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.6

Drainage Area

1.92

Nid Storage

580

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

51
       
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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.