Thorn Run

Butler County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: THORN RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
660 ft
Reservoir Storage
960 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-06-08

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00271
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.89444, -79.86500
Age
123 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.