Tionesta Dam

Pennsylvania — Forest County — TIONESTA CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyForest
RiverTIONESTA CREEK
Coordinates41.47544, -79.44538

Physical Characteristics

NID Height154 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameTionesta 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.

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