Raystown Dam - Hesston Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyHuntingdon
Nearest CityHUNTINGDON
River/StreamRAYSTOWN BRANCH JUNIATA RIVER
Coordinates40.40378, -78.12691

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length177 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage871,000 acre-ft
Max Storage871,000 acre-ft
Surface Area8,300 acres
Drainage Area960 sq mi
Max Discharge301,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Baltimore District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00004
Federal IDPA00004S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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