Norristown (Swede Street)

Pennsylvania — Montgomery County — SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery
RiverSCHUYLKILL RIVER
Coordinates40.11167, -75.34833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage2,355 acre-ft
Max Storage2,355 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 6, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1800
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PARKS AND HERITAGE SERVICES

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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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