Bakerton is an earth dam located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 454 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bakerton
The primary purpose of Bakerton 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 West Carroll Township Water & Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 454 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| River/Stream | West Branch Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 40.59139, -78.72944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | West Carroll Township Water & Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00436 |
| Federal ID | PA00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |