Pittsburgh Cut Flower

MONTOUR RUN· Allegheny, Pennsylvania· Earth·
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pittsburgh Cut Flower is classified as significant hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
NID IDPA01986

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pittsburgh Cut Flower?

Pittsburgh Cut Flower is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Pittsburgh Cut Flower?

Pittsburgh Cut Flower is owned by 0 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pittsburgh Cut Flower?

Pittsburgh Cut Flower serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.