12Total Dams
5High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bedford County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Thomas W Koon at 92 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Koon | High | Satisfactory | 92 | Water Supply | 1932 |
| Lake Gordon | High | Fair | 84 | Water Supply | 1913 |
| John C Smith | High | Poor | 59 | Water Supply | 1932 |
| Shawnee Lake | High | Fair | 56 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1950 |
| Todd Spring Reservoir | High | Poor | 34 | Water Supply | 1898 |
| Glade Spring | Significant | Not assessed | 39 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Bedford Co. Sportsmen's Club Lake | Significant | Not assessed | 29 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Kubalak | Significant | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | |
| Elder | Low | Not assessed | 37 | Recreation | |
| Trough Creek Reservoir | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | |
| Donald Amick Pond | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Pence | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1842 |