Westinghouse Electric
Key Takeaway
Westinghouse Electric is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 52.7% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | PA01599 |
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
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Westinghouse Electric?
Westinghouse Electric 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 Westinghouse Electric?
Westinghouse Electric is owned by WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Westinghouse Electric?
Westinghouse Electric serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Westinghouse Electric?
Westinghouse Electric has a dam height of 24 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 Westinghouse Electric last inspected?
Westinghouse Electric was last inspected on June 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.