Northampton

Pennsylvania — Northampton County — LEHIGH RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyNorthampton
RiverLEHIGH RIVER
Coordinates40.68917, -75.50278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWHITEHALL CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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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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