Dams in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

5Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Clinton County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Clinton County is 82 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Alvin R. Bush Dam at 165 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Alvin R. Bush DamHighNot Available165Flood Risk Reduction1962
Warren H OhlHighPoor59Water Supply1965
Boyd Keller ReservoirHighPoor53Water Supply1956
Upper Castanea ReservoirHighUnsatisfactory30Water Supply1869
Locust Ridge Hunting ClubSignificantSatisfactory22Recreation1965