National Dam Inspection Program. Waste House Run Number 3 Dam (NDS ID Number PA-684, DER ID Number 54-26), Susquehanna River Basin, Waste House Run, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
The assessment of Waste House Run No. 3 Dam is based upon visual observations made at the time of inspection, interviews with the owner and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. Waste House Run No. 3 Dam is a high hazard-intermediate size dam. The dam is in fair condition. The spillway design flood is the PMF (Probable Maximum Flood). The spillway and reservoir are capable of controlling approximately 55% of the PMF without overtopping the embankment. Based on criteria established by the Corps of Engineers, the spillway is termed inadequate. Seepage is exiting at several locations at the toe of dam. One of these seepage areas is approximately 8 feet above the toe of dam on the upstream wall of the valve house. Significant movement of the downstream slope and walls of the valve house are in evidence and additional analyses are warranted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA085292
Entities
People
- R. Jeffrey Kimball