Brinton Lake

Pennsylvania — Delaware County — WEST BRANCH CHESTER CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware
RiverWEST BRANCH CHESTER CREEK
Coordinates39.89694, -75.54111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNEW BRINTON LAKE CLUB

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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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