Hensingersville

Pennsylvania — Lehigh County — EAST BRANCH SWOPE CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLehigh
RiverEAST BRANCH SWOPE CREEK
Coordinates40.49000, -75.58333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length135 ft
NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALBURTIS BOROUGH AUTHORITY

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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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