Bridgeport (pa-655)
Bridgeport (pa-655) is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bridgeport (pa-655)
The primary purpose of Bridgeport (pa-655) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Westmoreland County Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Jacobs Creek.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,404 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 08/23/2019.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Westmoreland |
| River/Stream | Jacobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.12500, -79.52639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,404 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01491 |
| Federal ID | PA01491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |