Foster Joseph Sayers Dam

Pennsylvania — Centre County — BALD EAGLE CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyCentre
RiverBALD EAGLE CREEK
Coordinates41.04846, -77.60934

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length6,835 ft
NID Storage186,000 acre-ft
Max Storage186,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,730 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Baltimore District
Other NameBlanchard Reservoir

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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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