Duncan Ave West Flood Control is an earth dam located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Duncan Ave West Flood Control
The primary purpose of Duncan Ave West Flood Control is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town of Mccandless (local government). It impounds the South Branch Pine Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/28/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| River/Stream | South Branch Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.56833, -80.02722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Mccandless |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01692 |
| Federal ID | PA01692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |