Lake Somerset
Pennsylvania — Chester County — BROAD RUN
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| River | BROAD RUN |
| Coordinates | 39.78389, -75.74111 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 21, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SOMERSET LAKE SERVICE CORPORATION |
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.