National Dam Inspection Program. Polk Dam (NDI Number PA-00253, PennDER Number 61-7), Ohio River Basin, Piffer Run of Little Sandy Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Polk Dam is owned by the Polk State School and Hospital and is classified as a 'Significant' hazard - 'Small' size dam. The dam was found to be in fair overall condition at the time of inspection. Hydraulic/hydrologic evaluations, performed in accordance with procedures established by the Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, for Phase I Inspection Reports, revealed that the spillway will not pass the 100-year flood without overtopping the dam. A spillway design flood (SDF) in the range of the 100-year flood to the 1/2 Probable Maximum Flood (1/2 PMF) is required for Polk Dam. The 100-year flood was chosen as the SDF. During the 100-year flood, the dam is overtopped by a maximum of 0.61 foot for a duration of 1.50 hours. The spillway is therefore considered 'inadequate.' It is recommended that the owner immediately initiate an engineering study to further evaluate the spillway capacity and develop recommendations for remedial measures to reduce the overtopping potential of the dam. Several items of remedial work should be performed by the owner without delay.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085235
Entities
People
- John A. Dziubek