National Dam Inspection Program. Lake Pinecrest Dam (NDS ID Number PA-641, DER ID Number 40-200). Lake Pinecrest Sportmans Club. Susquehanna River Basin, Tributary to Huntington Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
The assessment of Lake Pinecrest Dam is based upon visual observations made at the time of inspection, review of available records and data, hydraulic and hydrologic computations and past operational performance. In general, Lake Pinecrest Dam appears to be in fair condition. No seepage was noted on the downstream slope or along the toe of the dam. Several wet areas were observed along the downstream toe of the dam. The spillway is in a deteriorating condition. Several cracks were observed in the spillway walls. Discharges from the spillway are eroding the outlet of the structure. Lake Pinecrest Dam is a high hazard-small size dam. The spillway design flood for a dam of this size and classification is in the range of 1/2 PMF to PMF. The spillway design flood for this dam was selected as the PMF based on the downstream potential for loss of life and property damage. The spillway and reservoir are capable of controlling approximately 66% of the PMF without overtopping the earthen embankment. Based on criteria established by the corps of Engineers, the spillway is termed inadequate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091225