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Kettle is a historic earth dam located on Kettle Creek in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1888, this dam serves as a vital water supply source for the local community in Tyrone Township. With a height of 54 feet and a length of 800 feet, Kettle has a storage capacity of 857 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable water source for the area. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its age, Kettle is rated as being in fair condition with a high hazard potential. The dam has a spillway of unlisted width and is primarily buttress in design, providing essential flood control measures for the surrounding area. The dam's normal storage capacity is 577 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 31 acres with a drainage area of 2.5 square miles. With its historical significance and critical role in water supply management, Kettle is an essential infrastructure for the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1888 |
Dam_Height | 54 |
River_Or_Stream | KETTLE CREEK |
Dam_Length | 800 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 31 |
Drainage_Area | 2.5 |
Nid_Storage | 857 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 54 |
JUNIATA RIVER AT HUNTINGDON | 3860cfs |
WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT HYDE | 3550cfs |
CLEARFIELD CREEK AT DIMELING | 2740cfs |
WB SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR CURWENSVILLE | 2430cfs |
MAHONING CREEK AT PUNXSUTAWNEY | 627cfs |
BALD EAGLE CREEK BL SPRING CREEK AT MILESBURG | 1350cfs |
BALD EAGLE CREEK AT TYRONE | 330cfs |