Anderson Creek
Anderson Creek is an earth dam located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, built in 1903. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Anderson Creek
The primary purpose of Anderson Creek is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Dubois (local government). It impounds the Anderson Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,748 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Pennsylvania dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| River/Stream | Anderson Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.09444, -78.63444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,748 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,748 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,747 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DUBOIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00424 |
| Federal ID | PA00424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |