Kettle

Blair County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: KETTLE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
54 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
857 acre-ft
Year Completed
1888
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-03

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
PA00539
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.50722, -78.35000
Age
138 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.