Painter Den Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Painter Den Pond, located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 10 feet, serves a primary purpose classified as "Other" with a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 80 acres and is fed by Painter Den Creek, contributing to a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.

Despite being deemed low hazard potential and not rated in terms of condition assessment, Painter Den Pond undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in June 2016. The pond's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, highlighting potential areas for improvement. With its picturesque location in Davidson Township and diverse wildlife habitat, this pond stands as a vital water resource in the region, offering opportunities for recreation and conservation efforts for water and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and monitor.

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

PAINTER DEN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

80

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

153

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.