Dams in Union County, Pennsylvania
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Union County, Pennsylvania
Union County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Union County is 39 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Spruce Run Reservoir at 46 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Run Reservoir | High | Fair | 46 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Stony Run | Significant | Not Rated | 39 | Water Supply | |
| Great Stream Commons Upper | Significant | Not Rated | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2001 |
| Great Stream Commons Lower | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2001 |