North Fork

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
River/StreamNORTH FORK BENS CREEK
Coordinates40.26917, -79.00389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height105 ft
Dam Height105 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,316 acre-ft
Max Storage4,316 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,376 acre-ft
Surface Area94 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGREATER JOHNSTOWN WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00234
Federal IDPA00234
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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