Hosensock (Pa-424)

Pennsylvania — Schuylkill County — HOSENSOCK CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
RiverHOSENSOCK CREEK
Coordinates40.81417, -76.05500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length795 ft
NID Storage613 acre-ft
Max Storage613 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF 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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