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HOMER GAP NO 2

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Homer Gap Run
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Homer Gap No 2, also known as Homer Gap Reservoir, is a vital water supply structure located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Managed by the local government, this earth dam was completed in 1913 with a height of 29 feet and a length of 800 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, serving the community with a normal storage of 68 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 6 acres.

With the primary purpose of water supply, Homer Gap No 2 is regulated and inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is rated in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2020. The structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources for Altoona City and surrounding areas, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its integrity to ensure water security in the region.

Year_Completed 1913
Dam_Height 29
River_Or_Stream HOMER GAP RUN
Dam_Length 800
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 6
Drainage_Area 2.6
Nid_Storage 99
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 29
       

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