Peace Valley (Pa-617)

Pennsylvania — Bucks County — NESHAMINY CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
RiverNESHAMINY CREEK
Coordinates40.31694, -75.20361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length2,446 ft
NID Storage17,132 acre-ft
Max Storage17,132 acre-ft
Surface Area365 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Other NameLake Galena

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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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