Dams in Erie County, Pennsylvania
14Total Dams
7High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Erie County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Union City Dam at 88 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Dam | High | Not Available | 88 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Union City Reservoir | High | Poor | 36 | Water Supply | 1935 |
| Smith Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Water Supply | 1925 |
| Grahamville Reservoir | High | Fair | 29 | Water Supply | 1906 |
| Eaton Reservoir | High | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Edinboro Lake | High | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1909 |
| Mcdowell Detention Basin | High | Satisfactory | 11 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2004 |
| Lakeshore | Significant | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Zelina | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1974 |
| West 17th Street Detention | Significant | Fair | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2001 |
| Siegel Marsh | Significant | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Williams | Significant | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | |
| Sweny | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Other | 1983 |
| David Strongs | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation |