National Dam Inspection Program. Wadham Creek Dam (NDI-PA-00547, PennDer-40-209), Susquehanna River Basin, Wadham Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.

Abstract

Based on a visual inspection, operational history, and available engineering data, the dam is considered to be in fair condition. The size classification of the facility is small and its hazard classification is considered to be high. In accordance with the recommended guidelines, the Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the facility ranges between the 1/2-PMF (Probable Maximum Flood) and the PMF. Due to the high potential for damage to downstream structures and possible loss of life that could be associated with a sudden breach of the embankment, the SDF is considered to be the PMF. Results of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis indicate the spillway for Wadham Creek Dam is capable of passing and/or storing the PMF. Consequently, the spillway is considered adequate.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091150

Entities

Organizations

  • GAI Consultants, Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Drainage Basins
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Flood Control
  • Inspection
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precipitation
  • Spillways
  • United States
  • Visual Inspection
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.