Beltzville Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyCarbon
Nearest CityPARRYVILLE
River/StreamPOHOPOCO CREEK
Coordinates40.85139, -75.63962

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height177 ft
Dam Length4,560 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103,625 acre-ft
Max Storage103,625 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,220 acre-ft
Surface Area947 acres
Drainage Area96 sq mi
Max Discharge47,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Philadelphia District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00010
Federal IDPA00010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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