Lakemont Park Reservoir Report
Nearby: Allegheny Storage Lake Altoona
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Lakemont Park, located in Logan Township, Pennsylvania, is a recreational area with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.
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Summary
The park features a historic Earth dam, constructed in 1898 on Brush Run, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 500 feet. This dam contributes to the park's picturesque 13-acre surface area and offers a serene environment for water and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the dam at Lakemont Park is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed during the last inspection in October 2020. This assessment indicates that the park's infrastructure is well-maintained and operates effectively to support the recreational activities provided at the site.
For those interested in water resource management and climate-related infrastructure, Lakemont Park's Earth dam serves as a historical and functional feature within the park's landscape. With its rich history dating back over a century, the dam continues to offer both recreational enjoyment and a glimpse into Pennsylvania's environmental conservation efforts. Whether admiring the scenic views or learning about dam maintenance and regulation, visitors can appreciate the intersection of nature, recreation, and sustainability at Lakemont Park.
Year Completed |
1898 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSH RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
6.2 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lakemont Park