National Dam Inspection Program. Upper Castanea Reservoir Dam. (NDI I.D. Number PA-00393 Pennder I.D. Number 18-7) Susquehanna River Basin. Harvey's Run, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Upper Castanea Reservoir Dam is 27-foot high earth embankment approximately 274 feet long, including spillway. The facility is constructed with a free overfall, rectangular, concrete chute channel spillway located at the right abutment. Discharges are controlled by a round crested, triangular shaped weir structure. An intake tower (currently dilapidated, but, scheduled for the renovation) is located near the axis of the dam on the upstream slope. Drawdown capability is provided from the tower through an 18-inch diameter cast iron pipe. Auxiliary drawdown may be available through a 12-inch diameter pipe that originates in the spillway forebay; however, its operability is unknown. Based on a visual inspection, operational history and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, the dam is considered to be in fair condition. The facility will pass and/or store only about 40 percent of the PMF prior to embankment overtopping.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087761
Entities
People
- Bernard M. Michalcin
Organizations
- GAI Consultants, Inc.