Lake Altoona

Blair County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: BURGOON RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
1,934 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,729 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-05-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00532
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.49083, -78.45639
Age
113 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.