Hanger Service Road Det Basin
Hanger Service Road Det Basin is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hanger Service Road Det Basin
The primary purpose of Hanger Service Road Det Basin 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 Allegheny County Department Of Aviation (local government). It impounds the Mcclarens Run.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | Mcclarens Run |
| Coordinates | 40.49667, -80.22806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01622 |
| Federal ID | PA01622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |