Curwensville Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyClearfield
Nearest CityCURWENSVILLE
River/StreamWEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
Coordinates40.95411, -78.52628

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height131 ft
Dam Height131 ft
Dam Length2,850 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage209,000 acre-ft
Max Storage209,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,500 acre-ft
Surface Area790 acres
Drainage Area365 sq mi
Max Discharge164,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Baltimore District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00003
Federal IDPA00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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