Brooks Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Brooks is a private dam located in Springville Township, Pennsylvania, along UNT Meshoppen Creek.
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Summary
It is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is used primarily for recreation. The dam is of Earth type with a height of 14 feet and a length of 90 feet, providing a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Brooks is regularly inspected every five years to ensure its fair condition and safety. The last inspection took place in June 2016. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for potential risks. However, the dam continues to serve its purpose of providing recreational opportunities in the area.
While Brooks may not pose a significant risk, its importance as a water resource in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, cannot be overlooked. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change may find Brooks to be a valuable case study in dam regulation, inspection, and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure for recreational and environmental purposes.
Dam Length |
90 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
UNT MESHOPPEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.77 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Brooks