Upper Owl Creek
Pennsylvania — Schuylkill County — OWL CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| River | OWL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.79667, -75.92306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 16, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1921 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF TAMAQUA |
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.