Speedwell Forge
Pennsylvania — Lancaster County — HAMMER CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| River | HAMMER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.20389, -76.30750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,372 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 29, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION |
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.