Lower Owl Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| River/Stream | OWL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.79250, -75.93417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1883 (143 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOROUGH OF TAMAQUA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |