Sonneborn (Witco) Reservoir

Pennsylvania — Butler County — TR SOUTH BRANCH BEAR CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyButler
RiverTR SOUTH BRANCH BEAR CREEK
Coordinates41.01417, -79.72139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeGrade Stabilization
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSONNEBORN, LLC

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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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