Raystown Dam - Hesston Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Nearest City | HUNTINGDON |
| River/Stream | RAYSTOWN BRANCH JUNIATA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.40378, -78.12691 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 177 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 871,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 871,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 960 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 301,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Baltimore District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |