Dams in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
10Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County has 10 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.
The average dam in Huntingdon County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Mount Union at 51 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mount Union | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Water Supply | 1927 |
| Shaver's Creek | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Huntingdon Smithfield Lily Creek | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Raystown Dam - Hesston Dike | High | Not Available | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Sausman Tailings | Significant | Not Rated | 39 | Tailings | |
| Golden Pond | Low | Not Available | 30 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Warrior Ridge | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1906 |
| Low | Not Available | 24 | Recreation | 1968 | |
| Hutchinson | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Whipple | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1920 |