National Dam Inspection Program. Shohola Marsh Dam (NDI-PA 00412, PA DER 52-158), Delaware River Basin, Shohola Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Shohola Marsh Dam (NDI-PA 00412, PA DER 52-158), Delaware River Basin, Shohola Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
Author: O'BRIEN AND GERE ENGINEERS INC PHILADELPHIA PA JUSTIN AND COURTNEY DIV.
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Total Pages: 89
Release: 1979
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Shohola Marsh Dam is a concrete gravity structure which impounds a 1137 acre lake at normal pool elevation. Construction of the dam was completed in July, 1968. Shohola Marsh Reservoir is owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and is used as a wildlife habitat. Based on visual observations made during the field inspection, the dam appears to be in good condition. The dam is classified as a 'high' hazard structure which indicates there is potential for extensive property damage and possible loss of life in the event of a dam failure. Examination of the results of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses indicates that the existing spillway system is able to pass approximately 63 percent of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) without being overtopped. It appears the spillways are designed for heads less than those associated with the PMF. Negative pressures on the downstream face of the spillway would develop for discharges exceeding approximately 30 percent of the PMF. For discharges in excess of 50 percent of the PMF, cavitation may occur. Stability analyses of the spillway system and the non-overflow portion of the dam reveal that the resultant of forces falls outside the middle third of the base for loadings associated with 1.) Normal and 5 kips per square foot (ksf) ice load, 2.) 1/2 PMF, 3.) Water to the top of dam, 4.) PMF. Further detailed stability, hydrologic and hydraulic studies should be performed to determine if remedial measures are necessary at this time. (Author).

National Dam Inspection Program. Walker Lake Dam (NDI-ID Number PA-00317, DER-ID Number 52-127), Delaware River Basin, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Walker Lake Dam (NDI-ID Number PA-00317, DER-ID Number 52-127), Delaware River Basin, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
Author: Hendrik Jongsma
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Total Pages: 73
Release: 1980
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Based on the visual inspection, past performance and the available engineering data, the dam and its appurtenant structures appear to be in fair condition. 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 flood control structure is the PMF. The spillway capacity is adequate for passing 71 percent of the PMF peak inflow without overtopping the dam. The spillway, therefore, is considered to be inadequate, but not seriously inadequate.

National Dam Inspection Program. Maple Lake Dam. Delaware River Basin, Stoffle-Denmark Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania (NDI ID Number PA-00766, DER ID Number 52-170). Pine Ridge Community Association. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Maple Lake Dam. Delaware River Basin, Stoffle-Denmark Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania (NDI ID Number PA-00766, DER ID Number 52-170). Pine Ridge Community Association. Phase I Inspection Report
Author: Frederick Futchko
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Total Pages: 81
Release: 1980
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Maple Lake Dam is a homogeneous, earthfill embankment. It is 35 feet high at its maximum section and 685 feet long. The main spillway is located at the maximum section of the dam. It consists of a reinforced concrete riser structure near the upstream toe of the dam, a 24-inch diameter conduit, and a concrete outlet structure at the downstream toe of the dam. The auxiliary spillway is an excavated, trapezoidal channel at the left abutment of the dam. Based on visual inspection, available records, calculations, past operational performance, and according to criteria established for these studies, Maple Lake Dam is judged to be in good condition. Based on existing conditions, the main and auxiliary spillways will pass an approximate minimum of 48 percent of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF before overtopping of the dam occurs. No stability problems were evident for the embankment at the time of the visual inspection, but a potential hazard to stability exists due to erosion that might occur when there is flow in the auxiliary spillway.

Government Reports Annual Index

Government Reports Annual Index
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Total Pages: 948
Release: 1979
Genre: Research
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Sections 1-2. Keyword Index.--Section 3. Personal author index.--Section 4. Corporate author index.-- Section 5. Contract/grant number index, NTIS order/report number index 1-E.--Section 6. NTIS order/report number index F-Z.

National Dam Inspection Program. Kintz Creek Dam, NDI-PA-00415, PA-DER-52-159, SCS-PA-439, Delaware River Basin, Kintz Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Kintz Creek Dam, NDI-PA-00415, PA-DER-52-159, SCS-PA-439, Delaware River Basin, Kintz Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
Author: O'BRIEN AND GERE ENGINEERS INC PHILADELPHIA PA JUSTIN AND COURTNEY DIV.
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Total Pages: 72
Release: 1979
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Kintz Creek Dam is a zoned earth embankment, approximately 1,180 feet in length with a maximum height of 36 feet. The top of the dam is 14 feet wide at Eelvation 1626.2. The earth embankment side slopes are 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (3H:1V) upstream and 2H:1V downstream. According to the as-built plans, the embankment has a central core with 1H:1V side slopes to Eelvation 1620 and a cutoff trench approximately 6 feet in depth with a 12 foot base width. The central core and cutoff trench are composed of Zone I material (silty material, classified as ML). The downstream shell to Elevation 1620 consists of Zone II material (sandy silt, classified as SP-SM). Zone III material (gravel, classified GM) forms the upstream shell and cap over the core material, and is also used as an 8-foot thick downstream filter between the Zone I and Zone II material to a minimum Elevation of 1608. A layer of Zone V material (spoil material and boulders in excess of 6inches) covers the downstream face to Elevation 1620. A 10-foot wide berm is provided along the upstream face from Elevation 1596.8 to 1597.8. According to the as-built plans, six relief wells are spaced at 50 feet along the downstream to. Flow from the wells enters a 4-foot wide drain trench that terminates at the Principal Spillway outlet (impact basin). The drain trench lies beneath a 15-foot wide berm with a slope of 10H:1V.

National Dam Inspection Program. Sunrise Lake Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA- 01091, PennDER I.D. Number 52-175), Delaware River Basin, Poison Brook, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Sunrise Lake Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA- 01091, PennDER I.D. Number 52-175), Delaware River Basin, Poison Brook, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
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Total Pages: 91
Release: 1981
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Based on a visual inspection, operational history, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, the dam is considered to be in good condition. The size classification of the facility is small and its hazard classification is considered to be significant. In accordance with the recommended guidelines, the Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the facility ranges between the 100-year frequency flood and the 1/2 PMF (Probable Maximum Flood). Since the facility is classified near the upper bounds of the small category, the SDF is considered to be the 1/2 PMF. Results of the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis indicate the facility is not capable of passing and/or storing the inflow resulting from a 1/ 2 PMF event without overtopping the emergency spillway dike. It must be noted, however, that the facility was found to be capable of accommodating the peak inflow from the 100-year frequency flood without overtopping. Nevertheless, the spillway system at Sunrise Lake Dam is considered to be inadequate.

National Dam Inspection Program. Wild Acres Lake Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA-00407, PennDER I.D. Number 52-65), Delaware River Basin, Branch of Hornbecks Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report

National Dam Inspection Program. Wild Acres Lake Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA-00407, PennDER I.D. Number 52-65), Delaware River Basin, Branch of Hornbecks Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report
Author: Bernard M. Mihalcin
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Total Pages: 95
Release: 1981
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Wild Acres Lake Dam is located on a branch of Hornbecks Creek in Delaware Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania. The facility is an integral part of the surrounding development known as Wild Acres. The community is nestled in the mountains of Pike County less than five miles west of U.S. Route 209 which parallels the Delaware River in this area. Observations made during the visual inspection indicate the embankment and adjacent dike are in good condition. Heavy brush growth and small trees were observed along the embankment crest and upstream face. No evidence of seepage through the downstream embankment face, excess settlement, sloughing, erosion or animal burrows was encountered by the inspection team. Some rock slope protection has been displaced immediately adjacent the spillway right wingwall, leaving small bare areas on both the upstream and downstream embankment faces. The top of the concrete corewall exhibits excessive cracking and spalling along its entire length except for that portion associated with the dike along the right abutment which is in relatively good condition.

NATIONAL Dam Inspection Program. Pickeral Pond Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA-00755, PennDER I.D. Number 52-8), Delaware River Basin, Bushkill Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I INspection Report

NATIONAL Dam Inspection Program. Pickeral Pond Dam (NDI I.D. Number PA-00755, PennDER I.D. Number 52-8), Delaware River Basin, Bushkill Creek, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Phase I INspection Report
Author: Bernard M. Mihalcin
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Total Pages: 18
Release: 1981
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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 intermediate and its hazard classification is considered to be high. In accordance with the recommended guidelines, the Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the facility is the PMF (Probable Maximum Flood). Results of the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis indicate the facility will pass and/or store only about 40 percent of the PMF prior to embankment overtopping. A breach analysis indicates that failure under less than 1/2 PMF conditions could lead to increased downstream damage and potential for loss of life. Thus, based on screening criteria provided in the recommended guidelines, the spillway is considered to be seriously inadequate and the facility unsafe, non-emergency.