Breckenridge Detention
Breckenridge Detention is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Breckenridge Detention
The primary purpose of Breckenridge Detention 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 Town Of Mccandless (local government). It impounds the Rinaman Run.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 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 06/28/2019.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | Rinaman Run |
| Coordinates | 40.61056, -80.04361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF McCANDLESS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01621 |
| Federal ID | PA01621 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |