Buhl Park

Pennsylvania — Mercer County — THORNTON RUN

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMercer
RiverTHORNTON RUN
Coordinates41.24944, -80.48444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length540 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBUHL PARK CORPORATION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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