Youghiogheny Dam

Pennsylvania — Fayette County

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyFayette
Coordinates39.79851, -79.36903

Physical Characteristics

NID Height184 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,610 ft
NID Storage300,000 acre-ft
Max Storage300,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,840 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1944
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District

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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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