National Dam Inspection Program. Belmont Dam (NDI-ID Number PA-00252, DER-ID 35-33), Susquehanna River Basin, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Based on the visual inspection, past performance and the available engineering data, the dam and its appurtenant structures appear to be in poor condition. The dam is considered to be unsafe, non-emergency. In accordance with the Corps of Engineers' evaluation guidelines, the size classification of this dam is small and the hazard classification is high. These classifications indicate that the Spillway Design Flood (SDF) should be in the range of one-half the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) to the full PMF. The recommended SDF for this dam is the full PMF. The spillway capacity is inadequate to pass the SDF peak inflow without overtopping the dam. The project is capable of passing 95 percent of the PMF and is considered to be inadequate, but not seriously inadequate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091455
Entities
People
- Hendrik Jongsma