Lake Conemaugh

Lake Conemaugh (HMEFW)

Location: South Fork, PA 15956 Cambria County
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N 40° 20.956', W 78° 46.28'

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In 1889 the valley in front of you held one of the largest man-made lakes of its time, containing an estimated 480 million cubic feet of water. Lake Conemaugh extended from the dam just below this point more than 2 miles to your left, with an average width of 1/2 mile. The dam had been completed in 1853 to supply water for the Pennsylvania Main Line canal, but was abandoned a few years later when the railroad rendered the canal obsolete.

From 1881-1889 the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, an assocation of Pittsburgh steel and coal magnates, owned the dam and lake. On the opposite shore they built a 47-room clubhouse and 16 elegant cottages. Club members took to the water in rowboats and sailing canoes, as well as two fine steam yachts. Stocked bass and trout provided great sport.

However, by 1889, neglect and unsound alterations by the Club had dangerously weakened the dam.

"The fine body of water and the romantic surroundings of the place, it is thought, would make the resort the most popular on the mountain." Johnstown Daily Tribune, August 10, 1885
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Date Added Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 1:25am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 689273 N 4468907
Decimal Degrees40.34926667, -78.77133333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 20.956', W 78° 46.28'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 20' 57.36" N, 78° 46' 16.80" W
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Area Code(s)814
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 611-763 Lake Rd, South Fork PA 15956, US
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