Hawk Mountain

Pennsylvania — Schuylkill County — LOWER LITTLE SWATARA CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
RiverLOWER LITTLE SWATARA CREEK
Coordinates40.54306, -76.23639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length788 ft
NID Storage147 acre-ft
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL, BSA

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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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