Townsend

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBeaver
Nearest CityNew Brighton
River/StreamBeaver River
Coordinates40.73330, -80.31580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area3,112 sq mi
Max Discharge9,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBeaver Falls Municipal Authority
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/10/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA01899
Federal IDPA01899
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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