Orchard Course No.
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2 Impoundment, located in Adams Township, Butler, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1994 for flood risk reduction along TR Breakneck Creek. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 700 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 85.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 29 feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in June 2018, with a frequency of every 5 years. While an emergency action plan (EAP) has not been prepared or updated, the dam meets state guidelines. With no inundation maps or risk assessments available, the dam's risk management measures and potential hazards remain unspecified. Overall, Orchard Course No. 2 Impoundment serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR BREAKNECK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
85.6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Little Pine Creek Near Etna
|
1cfs |
Ohio River At Sewickley
|
17300cfs |
Connoquenessing Creek Near Zelienople
|
116cfs |
Beaver River At Beaver Falls
|
1500cfs |
Allegheny River At Natrona
|
11400cfs |
Raccoon Creek At Moffatts Mill
|
29cfs |