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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 |
WB SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR CURWENSVILLE | 1530cfs |
BALD EAGLE CREEK BL SPRING CREEK AT MILESBURG | 294cfs |
YELLOW CREEK NEAR HOMER CITY | 271cfs |
SPRING CREEK AT MILESBURG | 185cfs |
BALD EAGLE CREEK AT TYRONE | 48cfs |
MAHONING CREEK AT PUNXSUTAWNEY | 296cfs |
CLEARFIELD CREEK AT DIMELING | 1030cfs |