I found statistics about the lake (usace), but not the dam.
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| Jackson-Township historical preservation posted Due to the construction of the Raystown Dam in Huntingdon County and the filling of the lake, Route 994 had to be relocated near Entriken, to a higher elevation. This photo depicts the construction of the new Route 994 Bridge over the lake, near Lake Raystown Resort in the early 1970's. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company was the contractor. (Photo from Cathy Schmidt via https://www.facebook.com/groups/huntcogen/) |
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| Jackson-Township historical preservation posted Photo showing the original Raystown Dam and a power house, which was located just downstream from Hesston, Huntingdon County. The dam and power station was under construction in 1910 and for many years , it furnished electric power to the Huntingdon area. The old plant was abandoned with the construction of the "new" Raystown Dam in 1972 and is now under water. The power plant has become a popular destination for scuba divers. (Photo from Karen Nebgen Gensimore) |
May 15, 2025:
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| Raystown Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers posted 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 Effective immediately, Snyder’s Run, Aitch, James Creek, Shy Beaver and Weaver Falls are closed until further notice due to lake level rise. As of May 15, 2025 at 0700, the lake elevation is 788.68 ft and slowly rising. Inflow from Saxton is 15,400 cubic feet per second (cfs) and falling 500 cfs per hour. We expect the lake to crest sometime this evening. All three tainter [Parker] gates at the Raystown Lake Spillway are currently open and releasing 15,500 cfs. Closures Summary... -Snyder's Run -Aitch -James Creek -Shy Beaver -Weaver Falls Seven Points Boat Launch is open and not expected to close. If you go out on the lake, please be careful and watch for debris that may be partially or fully submerged. Remember to alway wear your life jacket when out on the lake. Stay tuned for more information as lake levels fall and launches are re opened. [Some comments indicated that the normal lake level is 786. I'm surprised that a launch can't handle a rise of less than 3' (1m).] |
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| Rick Forrest, Mar 2024 |
It looks like there is a "ski jump" near the end of the spillway.
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| Abram, Apr 2024 This photo is a scene from this video. |
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| Marlene, May 2024 |
The lake is long and skinny.
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| Satellite |
PA-994 (Old Plank Road) had to be moved to accommodate the reservoir.
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