Alvin R. Bush Dam, Pennsylvania, USA

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Quick Facts About Alvin R. Bush Dam

Location: Clinton, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41.359204, -77.9246716
River: Kettle Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Rockfill Earth
Commissioned: 1962
Dam Height: 165 ft (50 m)
Dam Length: 1,350 ft (411 m)
Dam Capacity: 117,000 acre-ft (144,317 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Alvin R. Bush Dam Information

Alvin R. Bush Dam is a rockfill earth dam located in Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania.

The dam, which is on the Kettle Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by CENAB and commissioned in 1962 and is currently owned by USACE – Baltimore District.

Alvin R. Bush Dam Structure

The Alvin R. Bush Dam is approximately 1,350 feet (411 m) long, 165 feet (50 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,035,400 cubic yards (1,556,175 cubic metres).

Alvin R. Bush Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,864 acre-ft (2,299 Ml) and maximum capacity of 117,000 acre-ft (144,317 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 159 acres (64 ha) and the total catchment area is 226 square miles (585 square kilometres).

Alvin R. Bush Dam Spillway

The dam has a 250 feet (76 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 127000 cubic feet per second (3596 cubic metres per second).

Alvin R. Bush Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Alvin R. Bush Dam
Clinton, Pennsylvania
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 165 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,350 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 117,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 226 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Alvin R. Bush Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Alvin R. Bush Dam?

Alvin R. Bush Dam is in Pennsylvania.

In which county is the Alvin R. Bush Dam?

Alvin R. Bush Dam is in Clinton County.

How high is the Alvin R. Bush Dam?

Alvin R. Bush Dam is 165 feet high.

How long is the Alvin R. Bush Dam?

Alvin R. Bush Dam is 1,350 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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