Laurel Hill Creek
Laurel Hill Creek is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Laurel Hill Creek
The primary purpose of Laurel Hill Creek is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Borough Of Somerset (local government). It impounds the Laurel Hill Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Laurel Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.04333, -79.20250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF SOMERSET |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00235 |
| Federal ID | PA00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |