Lauer Run Detention Basin

Pennsylvania — Berks County — LAUER RUN

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
RiverLAUER RUN
Coordinates40.31694, -75.98083

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBOROUGH OF WYOMISSING

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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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