Knox Road Detention
Pennsylvania — Montgomery County — WEST BRANCH INDIAN CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | WEST BRANCH INDIAN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.99833, -75.28250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 22, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION |
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.