Amerikohl Management Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Amerikohl Management is a private entity that owns and manages a dam located in Fairview Township, Butler, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

The dam, constructed in 1983, spans 377 feet in length and stands at a height of 29 feet, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet. Situated on TR Buffalo Creek within the Buffalo District, the dam serves a primary purpose classified as "Other," with a low hazard potential rating and a condition assessment that has not been rated.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulates Amerikohl Management's dam, ensuring that the state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements are met. The dam's location in a sensitive environmental area underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and safety standards. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam's low hazard potential indicates a relatively low risk level, although there is room for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk management measures.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams in Pennsylvania will find Amerikohl Management's dam a compelling case study. With its earth-type structure and buttress core, this dam represents a vital infrastructure for water storage and management in the region. The data provided offers valuable insights into the dam's design, construction, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in safeguarding the environment and communities downstream.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

377

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR BUFFALO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

50

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.