Raystown Lake - Wikipedia
WEBThe Raystown Dam was the first hydroelectric dam to be built on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River and the construction process had fewer financial problems because it was a product of private instead of public enterprise.
About Raystown Lake and Dam History - United States Army
WEBAbout Raystown Lake and Dam History. Raystown Lake is the largest lake located entirely in Pennsylvania, constructed and managed by USACE for flood risk management, hydroelectric power,...
Baltimore District > Missions > Dams & Recreation > Raystown Lake
WEBRaystown Lake. 6145 Seven Points Road. Hesston, PA 16647. Email us: [email protected]. View Larger Map. Raystown Lake is the largest lake located entirely in Pennsylvania and...
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WEBThe Raystown Branch flows north, not south like most people expect, therefore the Dam and Outlet works are located on the northern end of the lake. The Dam stands 225 feet tall from base to top...
Raystown Lake near Huntingdon, PA - 01563100 - USGS
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Reservoir is formed by earthfill dam with a gated spillway in right abutment at elevation 768.6 ft (capacity, 383,500 acre-ft), and an ungated spillway separate from embankment at elevation 812.0 ft (capacity, 762,000 acre-ft).
Raystown Lake's 50 years of Growth
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The Raystown Lake you have come to know and love was not built in a day. Rather, it has been changing and evolving since its completion 50 years ago. The area has seen plenty of growth from its opening as just a dam to its current state with hydroelectric facilities, 11 boat launches, 14 playgrounds.
Scenic Overlooks - Raystown
WEBRaystown Dam Overlook. The impressive control center for the lake’s water supply can be seen at the Raystown Dam Overlook. Dedicated by Gerald R. Ford, Vice President of the United States in 1974, this spot showcases the two-bay gated spillway with two gates spanning 45 feet wide and 45 feet high.
Raystown Lake Project 50th Anniversary
WEBThe US Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Raystown Lake, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau and other community partners will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Raystown Lake from October 2023 (the anniversary of dam construction completion in 1973) through September 2024.
History of Raystown Lake: 50th Anniversary Of A Hidden Gem
WEBOct 11, 2023 · The Raystown dam is a historical marvel that was not without controversy when it was built half a century ago. Read on to learn about about the history of Raystown Lake, Huntingdon PA, including the building of the dam and how it …
Rare tours of Raystown Dam offered for 50th anniversary of Raystown Lake
WEBSep 13, 2023 · The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Raystown Dam at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pa., by offering free tours of the dam in October 2023.
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