National Dam Inspection Program. Musser Forests Dam (ndi id number PA-287, DER ID Number 32-65), Ohio River Basin, McKee Run, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Phase I Inspection Report,

Based on the evaluation of the conditions of Musser Forests Dam, the dam is considered to be unsafe due to severe erosion in the primary spillway and emergency discharge channel along the toe of the dam near the left abutment and due to the lack of an operable outlet works for the reservoir. However, it is not considered to be an emergency condition. Field observations indicate that the crest of the dam is irregular with elevations ranging from 1.7 to 5.9 feet above the emergency spillway crest level. The irregularities do not appear to be due to recent movements. The upstream slope of the dam has no erosion protection and has been partially eroded by wave action. The emergency spillway approach channel is overgrown with tall grass and cattails which may constitute a partial obstruction to flow through the spillway. The flood discharge capacity of Musser Forests Dam was evaluated and found to pass 30 of the probable maximum flood PMF without overtopping the low spot on the crest of the dam. Therefore, according to the recommended criteria, the flood discharge capacity of Musser Forests Dam is classified to be inadequate.