Buzzard Swamp No 6

Elk County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: MUDDY FORK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,164 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-11-19

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
PA01007
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
41.44139, -79.05778
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.