Bakerton
Bakerton is an earth dam located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bakerton
The primary purpose of Bakerton 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 West Carroll Township Water & Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 454 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| River/Stream | West Branch Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 40.59139, -78.72944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WEST CARROLL TOWNSHIP WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00436 |
| Federal ID | PA00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |