Blue Marsh Dam

Pennsylvania — Berks County

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Coordinates40.37903, -76.03143

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,775 ft
NID Storage129,900 acre-ft
Max Storage129,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,147 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
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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