Van Sciver Lake

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

River/Stream: SCOTTS CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
4,915 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,481 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-06-30

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PA00793
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
40.14667, -74.78333
Age
72 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.