National Dam Inspection Program. Negro Pond Dam (NDI I.D. PA-0889, DER I.D. 066-010), Susquehanna River Basin, Little Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Based on the evaluation of the existing conditions, the condition of Negro Pond Dam is considered to be poor. The dam essentially consists of a mound of stones. It appears that originally it was a dry stone wall backed by an earth fill. As it exists, flow from the reservoir partially flows over a low section on the dam and partially percolates through the rubble to the downstream toe. The dam has no formal spillway facilities. Therefore, the flood discharge capacity of the dam is considered to be inadequate. A breach analysis indicated that failure of the dam during the passage of 50 percent PMF is likely to endanger the stability of a downstream dam and the combined discharge may cause loss of life and property damage. Consequently, the flood discharge capacity of the dam is considered to be seriously inadequate and the facility is classified to be unsafe/nonemergency.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA099073