Laurel Hill Lake

Pennsylvania — Somerset County — LAUREL HILL CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
RiverLAUREL HILL CREEK
Coordinates39.99389, -79.23833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage1,330 acre-ft
Max Storage1,330 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerDCNR

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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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