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Bishop, located in Bell Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The dam, constructed for recreational purposes, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. While specific details such as dam height, length, volume, and completion year are not provided, the dam is situated on TR Trout Run, within the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being categorized as having significant hazard potential, the condition of Bishop dam is currently not rated. With a biennial inspection frequency, the dam is subject to regular assessments to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although specific emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), have not been reported, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection oversees the regulatory and enforcement aspects of the dam to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding environment. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management in the region would find Bishop dam an intriguing case study for understanding the intersection of private ownership, recreational usage, and regulatory oversight in dam infrastructure.
River_Or_Stream | TR TROUT RUN |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
CLARION RIVER AT COOKSBURG | 3410cfs |
LOYALHANNA CREEK AT LOYALHANNA DAM | 1860cfs |
WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT HYDE | 2150cfs |
ALLEGHENY RIVER AT WEST HICKORY | 19900cfs |
CONEMAUGH RIVER AT SEWARD | 2270cfs |
EB CLARION RIVER AT EB CLARION RIVER DAM | 398cfs |
CONEMAUGH RIVER AT TUNNELTON | 7820cfs |