Upper Silver Lake

Pennsylvania — Bucks County — VAN HORN CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
RiverVAN HORN CREEK
Coordinates40.23167, -74.83333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 18, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMAKEFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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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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