Hosensock (pa-424)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
River/StreamHOSENSOCK CREEK
Coordinates40.81417, -76.05500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length795 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage613 acre-ft
Max Storage613 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSCHUYLKILL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00672
Federal IDPA00672
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lakewood 0.4 mi Low Locust Creek (pa-423) 2.5 mi High Neifert Creek (pa-422a) 2.8 mi High No 1 Dam 3.0 mi Low Little Schuylkill River (pa-422) 3.0 mi High Park Place No 3 3.5 mi High Locust Lake 4.0 mi High Lofty Reservoir 4.1 mi Significant Pole Run No 4 4.1 mi High Still Creek 4.5 mi High