Bishop is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
About Bishop
The primary purpose of Bishop is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Bishop (private). It impounds the Tr Trout Run.
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.
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Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Tr Trout Run |
| Coordinates | 40.99361, -78.93417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carl Bishop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | PA01987 |
| Federal ID | PA01987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |