Townsend
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | New Brighton |
| River/Stream | Beaver River |
| Coordinates | 40.73330, -80.31580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,112 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Beaver Falls Municipal Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |