Youghiogheny Dam
Pennsylvania — Fayette County — YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| River | YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.79851, -79.36903 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 184 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| NID Storage | 300,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,840 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Other Name | Youghiogheny River Lake |
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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.