Beltzville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Nearest City | PARRYVILLE |
| River/Stream | POHOPOCO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.85139, -75.63962 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 177 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103,625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41,220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 947 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Philadelphia District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |