Youghiogheny Intake
Youghiogheny Intake is a concrete dam located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Youghiogheny Intake
Youghiogheny Intake is a dam in Fayette, Pennsylvania. The dam is owned by Municipal Authority Of Westmoreland County (local government). It impounds the Youghiogheny River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 762 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Youghiogheny River |
| Coordinates | 39.99583, -79.59500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 762 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01547 |
| Federal ID | PA01547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |