Queen Lane Raw Water Basin

Pennsylvania — Philadelphia County — WTRSHD SCHUYLKILL RIVER

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
RiverWTRSHD SCHUYLKILL RIVER
Coordinates40.01528, -75.18278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
NID Storage540 acre-ft
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
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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