Bigan
Pennsylvania — Somerset County — SANDY RUN
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River | SANDY RUN |
| Coordinates | 40.18139, -78.80222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,838 ft |
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 9, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOHN R. MERSCHAT |
Location Map
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.