National Dam Inspection Program Bunnells Pond Dam Ndi Id Number Pa 00170 Der Id Number 64 29 Delaware River Basin Carley Brook Wayne County Pennsylvania Phase I Inspection Report

The purpose of the inspection is to determine if the dam constitutes a hazard to human life or property. Bunnell's Pond Dam is located on Carley Brook in Honesdale Borough, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The overall appearance of the dam and appurtenant structures is fair.

Based on the criteria established for these studies, Freethy Dam is judged to be unsafe, nonemergency, because the spillway capacity is seriously inadequate. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the size and hazard classification of the dam varies between 1/2 of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and the PMF. Based on the size of the dam and reservoir, the 1/2 PMF is selected as the SDF. The existing spillway will pass only about 2 percent of the PMF before overtopping of the dam occurs. It is judged that the dam could not withstand the depth and duration of overtopping during storms of only 20 percent of the PMF. Failure of the dam would cause an increased hazard for loss of life downstream. Overall, the dam is judged to be in good condition.

Based on available records, visual inspection, calculations, and past performance, Kellow Lake Dam is judged to be in fair condition. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the size and hazard classification of the dam varies between 1/2 of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and the PMF. Based on the downstream conditions, the 1/2 PMF is selected as the SDF. Under existing conditions the spillway will pass only about 22 percent of the PMF. If all stoplogs were removed from the spillway, the spillway would pass about 51 percent of the PMF. The spillway capacity is rated as adequate provided that all stoplogs are removed. Potential stability problems exist for the dam. A slope failure occurred over one reach at an unknown time in the past. Although the damage in that reach does not appear to be serious, a similar failure could occur in a more critical area and threaten the overall stability of the dam. In addition, steel beams that support the roof of the spillway outlet channel are badly corroded and create a hazardous condition. Although some maintenance has been performed, the program should be expanded to correct all deficiencies.

Based on available records, visual inspection, calculations, and past operational performance, Locklin Pond Dam is judged to be in good condition. Based on the size and hazard classification of the dam, the recommended SDF at the dam varies between the 100-year flood and the 1.2 PMF. Based on the criteria, the selected SDF is the 1.2 PMF. Based on existing conditions, the spillway will pass about 8 percent of the PMF before overtopping of the dam occurs. No stability problems are evident at the dam. There are no emergency drawdown facilities at the dam. Maintenance at the dam needs to be improved.

The visual inspection and review of available design and construction information indicate that Bronson Pond Dam is in fair condition. The primary deficiency noted during the inspection was the lack of any spillway or outlet facilities for the dam. Based on the size and hazard classification of the dam, the recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) varies between the 100-year flood and one-half the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF). Based on the size of the dam and reservoir, and the downstream conditions, the 100-year flood has been selected as the SDF. The hydrologic and hydraulic computations indicate that the combinations of reservoir storage and overflow discharge capacity pass the 100-year flood without overtopping the dam. For this reason, the overflow capacity for Bronson Pond Dam is considered to be inadequate.

The purpose of the inspection is to determine if the dam constitutes a hazard to human life or property. Duck Harbor Pond Dam is located on Little Equinunk Creek in Damascus Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Downstream conditions indicate that a significant hazard classification is warranted for Duck Harbor Pond Dam. The overall appearance of the dam and appurtenant structures is good.

Based on the visual inspection, past performance and the available engineering data, the dam and its appurtenant structures appear to be in good condition. In accordance with the Corps of Engineers' evaluation guidelines, the size classification of this dam is intermediate and the hazard classification is high. The spillway capacity combined with the available storage is sufficient to pass the PMF (Probable Maximum Flood) peak inflow without overtopping the dam. The spillway is therefore considered to be adequate. These calculations are based on a maximum stoplog elevation of 10 feet above the wetwell floor. The following recommendations are presented for immediate action by the owner: (1) That the upstream end of the outlet conduit be inspected, (2) That the downstream section of the outlet conduit be inspected on an annual basis for signs of deterioration, (3) That all brush be removed from the embankment and that the downstream wall be kept clear of all growth, (4) That a formal surveillance and downstream warning system be developed to be used during periods of high or prolonged precipitation, and (5) That a program be developed for regular inspection and maintenance.

Based on available records, visual inspection, calculations, and past operational performance, Craft Pond Dam is judged to be unsafe, nonemergency, because the spillway capacity is rated as seriously inadequate. The recommended Spillway Design Flood (SDF) for the size and hazard classification of the dam varies between 1/2 of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) and the PMF. The selected SDF is the 1/2 PMF. The existing spillway will pass only about 23 percent of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) before overtopping of the dam occurs. It is judged that the dam could not withstand the depth and duration of overtopping that would occur for the 1/2 PMF. Failure of the dam would cause an increased hazard for loss of life downstream. Overall, the dam is in good condition. The maintenance of the dam is considered to be good; only a few minor maintenance deficiencies were observed. The other deficiencies observed were low spillway walls and an inoperable outlet works.

Based on the visual inspection, past performance and the available engineering data, the dam and its appurtenant structures appear to be in good condition. In accordance with the Corps of Engineers' evaluation guidelines, the size classification of this dam is intermediate and the hazard classification is high. The spillway capacity combined with the available storage is sufficient to pass the PMF (Probable Maximum Flood) peak inflow without overtopping the dam. The spillway is therefore considered to be adequate. These calculations are based on a maximum stoplog elevation of 11.7 feet above the wetwell floor.

Based on visual inspection, the Deckers Dam is judged to be in good condition. The spillway capacity of Deckers Dam is rated as adequate. The unknown condition of the valve, regulating flow through the outlet pipe, precluded assessment of the outlet works. Observations during pressure flow conditions in the outlet pipe are essential to the safety evaluation of the dam. A ready access to an operable valve, or other method of drawing down the reservoir level during emergencies, is required. Although the dam and appurtenances appear to be in good repair, there is no formal maintenance program for the facility. There is no warning system and evacuation plan in effect at the present time.