Fairmount
Pennsylvania — Philadelphia County — SCHUYLKILL RIVER
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| River | SCHUYLKILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.96722, -75.18611 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,683 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,683 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 427 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 14, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1927 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT |
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.