7Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Elk County has 7 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Elk County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is East Branch Dam at 184 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Dam | High | Not assessed | 184 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1952 |
| Laurel Run Reservoir | High | Poor | 84 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| H B Norton | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Water Supply | 1932 |
| Whetstone No 2 Storage | High | Satisfactory | 36 | Water Supply | 1962 |
| Buzzard Swamp No 6 | High | Fair | 29 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Twin Lakes | Significant | Not assessed | 29 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Leachate Equalization Impoundment | Low | Not assessed | 95 | Other | 1992 |