Stoughton Lake
Stoughton Lake is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stoughton Lake
The primary purpose of Stoughton Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stoughton Lake Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15806, -79.04528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STOUGHTON LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA00468 |
| Federal ID | PA00468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |