National Dam Inspection Program. Pole Run Dam Number 4 (NDS ID PA 00686 DER ID 54-36), Susquehanna River Basin, Pole Run Creek, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Pole Run Dam No. 4 is a 30 foot high earthen embankment across Pole Run, a tributary of North Mahanoy Creek. The 780 foot long dam impounds a nine acre reservoir within an 0.58 square mile drainage basin. Very limited data exists regarding the physical features of the dam. The average measured downstream slope is 2H:1V, and the slope is covered with stone and vegetation. Since the average freeboard of the structure is less than one foot at normal pool level, the upstream slope could not be measured. A portion of the upstream slope is covered with stone, and this stone could be seen to extend at least two feet below the water and it is probable that it extends several feet below that elevation. The crest width ranges from 15 feet to 27 feet. The spillway is located at the right abutment, and consists of an open concrete channel with concrete retaining walls. The water supply intakes could not be inspected as they are below water and the pipes are buried in the embankment. The outlet pipes were inspected and three pipes were found. Near the toe of the dam, valves were located which are presumably used to control flow through the pipes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072906