Millwater

Berks County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: BACK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
210 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00703
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.16556, -75.87694
Age
71 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.