Warrior Ridge
Warrior Ridge is a buttress dam located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Warrior Ridge
The primary purpose of Warrior Ridge is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by American Hydro Power Company (private). It impounds the Juniata River near Smithfield.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 837 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Juniata River |
| Coordinates | 40.53930, -78.03470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 837 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | American Hydro Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00433 |
| Federal ID | PA00433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |