Reservoir No 5
Reservoir No 5 is an earth dam located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Reservoir No 5
The primary purpose of Reservoir No 5 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 Gallitzin Boro Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Tr Bradley Run.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| River/Stream | Tr Bradley Run |
| Coordinates | 40.49583, -78.55722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GALLITZIN BORO WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01478 |
| Federal ID | PA01478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |