Union City Dam

Erie County, Pennsylvania (near UNION CITY)

River/Stream: FRENCH CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
88 ft
Dam Length
1,420 ft
Reservoir Storage
94,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
64,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-06-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00103
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.92050, -79.90035
Age
55 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.