Black Rock

Pennsylvania — Montgomery County — SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
RiverSCHUYLKILL RIVER
Coordinates40.14806, -75.50639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage221 acre-ft
Max Storage221 acre-ft
Surface Area184 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 27, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEXELON GENERATION 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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