Youghiogheny Intake

YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER· Fayette, Pennsylvania· Concrete· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Youghiogheny Intake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA)
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Drainage Area762 sq mi
NID IDPA01547

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: July 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Ownership

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Youghiogheny Intake?

Youghiogheny Intake 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 Youghiogheny Intake?

Youghiogheny Intake is owned by MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Youghiogheny Intake?

Youghiogheny Intake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Youghiogheny Intake?

Youghiogheny Intake has a dam height of 10 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 Youghiogheny Intake last inspected?

Youghiogheny Intake was last inspected on July 23, 2015. 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.