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Youghiogheny Dam
Atop Youghiogheny Dam.
About this dam
Built
1944
Purpose
Other, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction, Fish and Wildlife Pond, Hydroelectric, Water Supply
River
Youghiogheny River
Agency
USACE - Pittsburgh District
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Communities displaced by this dam
(1)
Somerfield, Pennsylvania
Sources
https://www.schnabel-eng.com/projects/youghiogheny-sluice-gate-design/