Lofty Reservoir
Pennsylvania — Schuylkill County — MESSERS RUN
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| River | MESSERS RUN |
| Coordinates | 40.87250, -76.04528 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 5, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1897 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | MAHANOY TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY |
Location Map
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.