Railroad Creek (Pa-615)

Pennsylvania — Bucks County — RAILROAD CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
RiverRAILROAD CREEK
Coordinates40.28722, -75.23222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage1,610 acre-ft
Max Storage1,610 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 16, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
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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