Youghiogheny Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | CONFLUENCE |
| River/Stream | YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.79851, -79.36903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 184 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,840 acres |
| Drainage Area | 434 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |