Bridgeport (Pa-655)

Pennsylvania — Westmoreland County — JACOBS CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
RiverJACOBS CREEK
Coordinates40.12500, -79.52639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,480 ft
NID Storage11,404 acre-ft
Max Storage11,404 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 23, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1992
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Other NameBridgeport Dam

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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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