The assessment of Fishpond Dam is based upon visual observations made at the time of inspection, review of available records and data, hydraulic and hydrologic computations and past operational performance. The inspection and review of data of Fishpond Dam did not reveal any problem which requires emergency action. The dam appears to be in poor condition mainly because of extensive seepage which appears to be increasing. A monitoring program developed by a professional engineer knowledgeable in earth dams should be implemented immediately. Fishpond Dam is a high hazard-small size dam. The SDF for a dam of this size and classification is 1/2 PMF to PMF. Based on the downstream potential for loss of life and property damage the spillway design flood has been selected as the PMF (Probable Maximum Flood). The spillway and reservoir are capable of controlling the PMF. Based on criteria established by the Corps of Engineers, the spillway is termed adequate. (Author).

Park Place Dam No. 3 is a 32 foot high earthen embankment across an unnamed tributary of North Mahanoy Creek. The 685 foot long embankment impounds a 109 acre-foot reservoir within an 0.27 square mile drainage basin. Since very limited data exists regarding the physical features of the dam and appurtenances, most of the features described herein were obtained from field measurements taken during this inspection. The downstream slope was measured to be 2H:1V and is covered with riprap and occasional vegetation, as shown on Photographs 7 and 8. The average upstream slope could not be measured as the very small freeboard between the crest of the dam and the normal pool prevented a reliable measurement. The upstream portion of the slope between the crest and to at least several feet below the waterline was covered with riprap. The crest width ranges from 10 to 12 feet and averages approximately 11 feet wide. A 10-inch water supply pipe is located at the base of the embankment. An eight-inch water supply line branches off in the downstream valve house at the downstream toe. Discharge through both lines is controlled by valves located in the valve house.

Based on visual inspection, available records, calculations and past operational performance, Dunmore No. 3 Dam is judged to be in fair condition. The spillway can pass 70 percent of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) without overtopping of the dam. The spillway capacity is rated as inadequate. If the low areas on the embankments were raised 0.5 foot to the design elevation, the spillway can pass 100 percent of the PMF with no freeboard remaining. The spillway capacity would then be rated as adequate.