Prompton Dam

Pennsylvania — Wayne County

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWayne
Coordinates41.58934, -75.32758

Physical Characteristics

NID Height140 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage72,800 acre-ft
Max Storage72,800 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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