William L. Cochran Impounding

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBlair
River/StreamBURGOON RUN
Coordinates40.49528, -78.46833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,420 acre-ft
Max Storage1,420 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,120 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00529
Federal IDPA00529
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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