Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Electric is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Westinghouse Electric
The primary purpose of Westinghouse Electric 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 Westinghouse Electric Company Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Conemaugh River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| River/Stream | Tr Conemaugh River |
| Coordinates | 40.44417, -79.30750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01599 |
| Federal ID | PA01599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |