Belmont Raw Water Basin

Pennsylvania — Philadelphia County — WTRSHD SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
RiverWTRSHD SCHUYLKILL RIVER
Coordinates40.00278, -75.21889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT

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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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