Conemaugh Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Nearest City | SALTSBURG |
| River/Stream | CONEMAUGH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.46811, -79.36627 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 144 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,351 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 354,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |