Lake Steuben

MOON RUN· Allegheny, Pennsylvania· Earth· 14 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Steuben is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	14 ft (taller than 23.9% in PA)
Dam Length	150 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	28 acre-ft
Normal Storage	24 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	PA01301

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: February 26, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Steuben?

Lake Steuben is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Steuben?

Lake Steuben is owned by ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Steuben?

Lake Steuben 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 Lake Steuben?

Lake Steuben has a dam height of 14 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 Lake Steuben last inspected?

Lake Steuben was last inspected on February 26, 2021. 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.