Ringtown No 5

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
River/StreamDRESHER RUN
Coordinates40.84278, -76.24750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length710 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage810 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF SHENANDOAH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00659
Federal IDPA00659
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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