Beaverdam Run Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beaverdam Run, located in Cambria, Pennsylvania, is a vital water supply dam completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of providing water to the surrounding area.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a length of 1400 feet, with a storage capacity of 12,200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.5 square miles. Despite its fair condition assessment, it holds a high hazard potential, making it crucial for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Beaverdam Run is regulated and permitted by the state, with inspections conducted as recently as September 2020. The dam's location in Summerhill Township underscores its significance in the region's water resource infrastructure. With Glenn Thompson as the local congressional representative, the dam's operation and maintenance are critical for water supply management and flood control in the area. As an earth dam with buttress core type, Beaverdam Run plays a crucial role in water management for the community, highlighting the importance of sustainable resource utilization and climate resilience.

Years Modified

2009 - Other

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1400

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

BEAVERDAM RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

360

Drainage Area

6.5

Nid Storage

12200

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

55
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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