Locust Creek (Pa-423)

Pennsylvania — Schuylkill County — LOCUST CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
RiverLOCUST CREEK
Coordinates40.80500, -76.00778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height98 ft
Dam Height98 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage7,000 acre-ft
Max Storage7,000 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerDCNR

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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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