Blue Marsh Dam - Bernville Levee
Pennsylvania — Berks County — TULPEHOCKEN CREEK
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| River | TULPEHOCKEN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.43088, -76.11522 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 129,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,147 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 2, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Philadelphia District |
Location Map
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.