Hanger Service Road Det Basin

MCCLARENS RUN· Allegheny, Pennsylvania· Built 1992· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hanger Service Road Det Basin is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.9% in PA)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDPA01622

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 14, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hanger Service Road Det Basin?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin 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 Hanger Service Road Det Basin?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin is owned by ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hanger Service Road Det Basin built?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Hanger Service Road Det Basin?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hanger Service Road Det Basin?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin has a dam height of 28 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 Hanger Service Road Det Basin last inspected?

Hanger Service Road Det Basin was last inspected on June 14, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.