Thorn Hill Park Detention Basin

Pennsylvania — Allegheny County — TR BRUSH CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
RiverTR BRUSH CREEK
Coordinates40.66944, -80.11056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,125 ft
NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMARSHALL TOWNSHIP

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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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