Taxiway "E" Detention Basin

Pennsylvania — Allegheny County — MCCLARENS RUN

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
RiverMCCLARENS RUN
Coordinates40.49056, -80.22472

Physical Characteristics

NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 25, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

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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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