Bev Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bev is a private dam located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, specifically in Upper Turkeyfoot Township along the TR Casselman River.


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Summary

Built in 1991 for the primary purpose of recreation, Bev stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 850 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 20 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.93 square miles.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bev is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection was conducted in May 2018, with a frequency of every 2 years.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bev presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management. Its location along the TR Casselman River and its importance for recreation highlight the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship. As discussions around dam safety and risk management continue to evolve, Bev serves as a tangible example of the complexities involved in balancing water resource utilization with conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

TR CASSELMAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

0.93

Nid Storage

170

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.