Small Reservoir
Emergency Action Plan for Howells Run Dam
This document is the cover page and table of contents for an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Howells Run Dam (DEP Number D11-103), located in Cambria Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The plan was updated in September 2018.
Dam Classification and Location
- Hazard Potential: High Hazard (Category 1). This means dam failure would endanger populated areas downstream.
- Size Category: B
- Location: Across Howell’s Run, Ebensburg Borough and Cambria, Munster, and Summerhill Townships.
- Coordinates: Latitude 40° 29’ 47” N, Longitude 78° 43’ 00” W
Key Personnel and Contacts
- Dam Owner: Ebensburg Borough, represented by Doug Tusing, Council President.
- Dam Operator: Jeff Evans, Public Works Director for Ebensburg Borough.
- Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931
- Phone: 814-472-8780 (Business), 814-244-1414 (Cell)
- Email: jevans@ebensburgpa. com
Plan Availability
A copy of the Emergency Action Plan, including an inundation map, is available for public inspection at several local offices:
- Cambria County Emergency Management Agency Office (Ebensburg)
- Ebensburg Municipal Authority
- Portage Township EMA
- Ebensburg Borough Office
- Summerhill Township EMA
- Central Cambria Zone EMA (Revloc)
- Munster Township EMA (Lily)
- Cambria Township Office (Revloc)
Document Signatures and Dates
The plan was formally reviewed and concurred with by the following parties on the dates indicated:
- Doug Tusing (Dam Owner): September 24, 2018
- Jeff Evans (Dam Operator): September 24, 2018
- Art Martynuska (Cambria County EMA Coordinator): September 12, 2018
Table of Contents
The full plan includes sections on Purpose and Scope, Situation, Concept of Operations, Responsibilities, Administration, Authority, Definitions, Exercise and Training, and Plan Maintenance. Attachments include an Inundation Map, Traffic Control Points, Location Map, Telephone Roster, Media Announcement template, and a Notice.