Speedwell Forge

Pennsylvania — Lancaster County — HAMMER CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster
RiverHAMMER CREEK
Coordinates40.20389, -76.30750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage2,372 acre-ft
Max Storage2,372 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 29, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerPA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION

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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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