Shenango Dam

Pennsylvania — Mercer County — SHENANGO RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMercer
RiverSHENANGO RIVER
Coordinates41.26442, -80.46218

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage351,000 acre-ft
Max Storage351,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameShenango 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.

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