Furnace Run

Pennsylvania — Westmoreland County — WTRSHD FURNACE RUN

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
RiverWTRSHD FURNACE RUN
Coordinates40.20944, -79.18000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY

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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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