Union City Dam

Pennsylvania — Erie County — FRENCH CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyErie
RiverFRENCH CREEK
Coordinates41.92050, -79.90035

Physical Characteristics

NID Height88 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,420 ft
NID Storage94,000 acre-ft
Max Storage94,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 28, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameUnion City 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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