Lake Altoona

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBlair
River/StreamBURGOON RUN
Coordinates40.49083, -78.45639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,934 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,729 acre-ft
Max Storage3,729 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,566 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerALTOONA WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00532
Federal IDPA00532
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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