Rock Airport is a private recreational facility located in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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The dam associated with the airport is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is used for recreational purposes. The dam is an earth-type structure with a height of 11 feet and a length of 110 feet, creating a storage capacity of 8.8 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 2 acres. The dam is situated on TR Little Deer Creek and is considered to have a significant hazard potential.
The condition of the dam at Rock Airport is assessed as fair, with inspections conducted every two years to ensure its safety. Despite its fair condition, the dam poses a significant risk in case of failure, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness. The dam has not undergone modifications or updates in recent years, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place as of the latest data update in December 2020. The overall risk assessment and management of the dam remain unspecified, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and adherence to safety guidelines.
Dam Length |
110 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TR LITTLE DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.38 |
Nid Storage |
8.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Allegheny River At Natrona
|
12400cfs |
Little Pine Creek Near Etna
|
0cfs |
Buffalo Creek Near Freeport
|
323cfs |
Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift
|
1230cfs |
Crooked Creek At Crooked Creek Dam
|
37cfs |
Chartiers Creek At Carnegie
|
94cfs |