Hershey Mill
Pennsylvania — Chester County — RIDLEY CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| River | RIDLEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.01306, -75.55722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 19, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1748 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP |
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.