About this property
The Austin Dam, also known as the Bayless Dam, was a concrete gravity dam in the Austin, Pennsylvania, area that served the Bayless Pulp and Paper Mill. Built in 1909, it was the largest dam of its type in Pennsylvania at the time. The catastrophic failure of the dam on September 30, 1911, caused significant destruction and loss of life in Freeman Run Valley below the dam.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003570. It was listed on January 15, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Austin Dam listed on the National Register?
Austin Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Austin Dam?
Austin Dam is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Austin Dam?
The period of significance for Austin Dam is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Austin Dam?
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