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Pennsylvania — Philadelphia County — SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
RiverSCHUYLKILL RIVER
Coordinates39.96722, -75.18611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage3,683 acre-ft
Max Storage3,683 acre-ft
Surface Area427 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 14, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT

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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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