Little Schuylkill River (Pa-422)

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
87 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-11-03

Hazard Classification: High — 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
PA00655
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.83611, -76.00500
Age
58 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.