Newtown (Pa-621)

Pennsylvania — Bucks County — NEWTOWN CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
RiverNEWTOWN CREEK
Coordinates40.24694, -74.93444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length850 ft
NID Storage1,420 acre-ft
Max Storage1,420 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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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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