North Branch Dunlap Creek (pa-470)
North Branch Dunlap Creek (pa-470) is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Branch Dunlap Creek (pa-470)
The primary purpose of North Branch Dunlap Creek (pa-470) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fayette County Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Tr Dunlap Creek.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2020.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr Dunlap Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.92222, -79.80444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00808 |
| Federal ID | PA00808 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |