National Dam Inspection Program. Meadow Run (DAM NDI ID Number PA-00555, DER ID Number 40-51), Delaware River Basin, Meadow Run, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Based on criteria established for these studies, Meadow Run Dam is judged to be unsafe, nonemergency, because the spillway capacity is seriously inadequate. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the size and hazard category of the dam varies between 1/2 of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and the PMF. Based on the criteria and the downstream conditions, the selected SDF is the PMF. Based on existing conditions, the spillway will pass about 13 percent of the PMF before overtopping of the dam occurs. Failure of the dam would increase the hazard to loss of life downstream. If the dam were raised to its design elevation, the spillway would pass about 35 percent of the PMF. The spillway capacity would still be rated as seriously inadequate. As a whole, the dam is judged to be in poor condition. Because of the nature of its construction, the steep downstream slope, and cracks that have developed on the top of the embankment, the stability of the embankment is considered marginal. There is no evidence to suggest that the emergency drawdown facility is operational. It is in poor condition. Maintenance at the dam is inadequate. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087935
Entities
People
- Frederick Futchko