Blue Marsh Dam - Bernville Levee

Pennsylvania — Berks County — TULPEHOCKEN CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
RiverTULPEHOCKEN CREEK
Coordinates40.43088, -76.11522

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length4,800 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 InspectionMay 2, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
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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