Marshall Lake
Marshall Lake is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marshall Lake
The primary purpose of Marshall Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Allegheny County Department Of Engineering (local government). It impounds the North Fork Pine Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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. 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 07/11/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | North Fork Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.61167, -80.01833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01726 |
| Federal ID | PA01726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |