Mcdowell Detention Basin

Pennsylvania — Erie County — TR LAKE ERIE

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyErie
RiverTR LAKE ERIE
Coordinates42.07667, -80.15222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length380 ft
NID Storage15 acre-ft
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 16, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMILLCREEK TOWNSHIP

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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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