Blue Marsh Dam - Dikes A and B

Pennsylvania — Berks County — Plum Creek

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
RiverPlum Creek
Coordinates40.38560, -76.03000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage129,900 acre-ft
Max Storage129,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,147 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Philadelphia District

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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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