York Haven East Channel Dam

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (near Falmouth)

River/Stream: Susquehanna River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
950 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
21,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-03

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00515
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.14360, -76.72142
Age
108 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.