Summary
It serves a primary purpose classified as "Other," with a core type of Buttress and an earth dam type. The dam sits on TR Towanda Creek and has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles, with a storage capacity of 334.3 acre-feet.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Rehfeldt is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced. It has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in June 2015, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it meets state regulatory guidelines and has no emergency action plan (EAP) prepared or inundation maps in place.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Rehfeldt serves as an important structure for water resource management in the area. With its moderate storage capacity and strategic location on TR Towanda Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Rehfeldt to be an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and state regulatory oversight.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR TOWANDA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
334.3 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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