Marsh Creek Reservoir (Pa-437)

Pennsylvania — Chester County — MARSH CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
RiverMARSH CREEK
Coordinates40.05556, -75.71694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length990 ft
NID Storage24,000 acre-ft
Max Storage24,000 acre-ft
Surface Area535 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 22, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
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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