National Dam Inspection Program. Trax Farm Dam (NDI Number PA 00131, PennDer Number 63-96) Ohio River Basin, Tributary to Peters Creek. Washington County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

Abstract

Trax Farm Dam is located across an unnamed tributary to Peters Creek in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Finleyville, Pennsulvania. Trax Farm Dam was constructed to provide a water supply for irrigation. Based upon the observed height of the dam and downstream floodplain conditions, Trax Farm Dam was assigned a 'high' hazard potential rating.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA109158

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  • James E. Barrick
  • James P. Hannan
  • Samuel G. Mazzella

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