Conemaugh Township Impounding
Key Takeaway
Conemaugh Township Impounding is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.1% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00223 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Conemaugh Township Impounding?
Conemaugh Township Impounding is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Conemaugh Township Impounding?
Conemaugh Township Impounding is owned by CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conemaugh Township Impounding built?
Conemaugh Township Impounding was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Conemaugh Township Impounding?
Conemaugh Township Impounding serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Conemaugh Township Impounding?
Conemaugh Township Impounding has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Conemaugh Township Impounding last inspected?
Conemaugh Township Impounding was last inspected on July 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.