Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Tahoe
The primary purpose of Lake Tahoe is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seven Springs (private). It impounds the Trout Run.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Trout Run |
| Coordinates | 40.02111, -79.30806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SEVEN SPRINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01759 |
| Federal ID | PA01759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |