Pine Creek (North Park Lake)
Key Takeaway
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) is classified as high hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. 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 | 33 ft (taller than 69.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00467 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Creek (North Park Lake)?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) 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 Pine Creek (North Park Lake)?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) is owned by ALLEGHENY COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Creek (North Park Lake) built?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Pine Creek (North Park Lake)?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) 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 Pine Creek (North Park Lake)?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) has a dam height of 33 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 Pine Creek (North Park Lake) last inspected?
Pine Creek (North Park Lake) was last inspected on December 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.