Muddy Run Recreation Dam

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (near Cold Cabin Boat Launch)

River/Stream: Susquehanna River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
90 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
11,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-20

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
PA01562
State
Pennsylvania (PA)
Coordinates
39.84063, -76.28288
Age
59 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.