Cranberry Glade Lake
Cranberry Glade Lake is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cranberry Glade Lake
The primary purpose of Cranberry Glade Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pa Game Commission (state). It impounds the Cranberry Glade Run.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 513 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/11/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Cranberry Glade Run |
| Coordinates | 39.90167, -79.37167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PA GAME COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00236 |
| Federal ID | PA00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |