Bernhart

Pennsylvania — Berks County — BERNHART CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
RiverBERNHART CREEK
Coordinates40.37917, -75.90778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage203 acre-ft
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 2, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1865
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF READING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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