Klingerman Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Klingerman is a privately owned dam located in Columbia, Pennsylvania, specifically in Orangeville Borough.


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Summary

It is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is used primarily for recreation purposes, with a dam height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 22.5 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Fishing Creek and is part of the Buffalo District, with Congressman Dan Meuser representing the area.

The Klingerman dam has a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection of the dam took place in November 2016, with a frequency of inspections every 2 years. Despite its unknown condition assessment, the dam provides important recreational opportunities in the area and plays a role in managing water resources in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the role that Klingerman dam plays in the local ecosystem and its potential impact on the surrounding environment.

While Klingerman dam does not have detailed risk assessment or emergency action plans publicly available, its presence on TR Fishing Creek highlights the importance of proper dam management and monitoring to ensure the safety of the community and the preservation of the water resources it helps regulate. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, understanding the role of dams like Klingerman in maintaining water quality and recreational opportunities becomes increasingly crucial in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR FISHING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

0.02

Nid Storage

22.5

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.