Mcdonaldton
Mcdonaldton is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mcdonaldton
The primary purpose of Mcdonaldton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Berlin Sportsman Association (private). It impounds the Tr Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 419 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1911, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Tr Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.92000, -78.92333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 419 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BERLIN SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01331 |
| Federal ID | PA01331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |