Rock Airport Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Rock Airport is a private recreational facility located in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

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
       
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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.