Raystown Dam
Pennsylvania — Huntingdon County — RAYSTOWN BRANCH JUNIATA RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| River | RAYSTOWN BRANCH JUNIATA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.43390, -78.00693 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 225 ft |
| Dam Height | 225 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 871,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 871,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,300 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 10, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Baltimore District |
| Other Name | Raystown Lake |
Location Map
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.