Egelman Reservoir
Pennsylvania — Berks County — ROSS VALLEY CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| River | ROSS VALLEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.34000, -75.89528 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 2, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1901 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF READING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS |
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.