National Dam Inspection Program. Minsi Dam (NDS ID PA 00788 DER ID 48-139), Delaware River Basin, East Branch Martin's Creek, Northampton, County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Minsi Lake Dam is a 26.5 foot high zoned earth embankment across East Branch Martins Creek. The dam has a maximum length of 3,000 feet and the 117-acre reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. The zoned earth embankment contains an impervious core over a 12 foot wide cutoff trench under the centerline of the dam. The upstream side consists of Class A fill and the slope is 3H:1V. The upstream slope is also protected with hand-placed concrete blocks over a nine-inch crushed stone filter course from elevation 694 to the crest, 703.5. The blocks are 8 by 12 by 16 inches nominal and placed with a 12-inch face exposed. The downstream slope contains a Class B fill beneath a pervious shell. The shell is connected to the toe drain by a filter. The toe drain porous drain pipe discharges into the fish catch basin. The downstream slope is 2.5H:1V and is protected with grass.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072904