Minersville No 3

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
River/StreamDYER RUN
Coordinates40.72564, -76.26981

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OF THE BOROUGH OF MINERSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00676
Federal IDPA00676
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Minersville No 4 1.5 mi High Reading Anthracite Co - New St. Nicholas Breaker 1.9 mi High Crystal Run Reservoir 3.2 mi High Pine Run 3.3 mi High Ashland Reservoir 3.6 mi High Mount Laurel (mud Run) 3.7 mi High Kauffman Reservoir 3.8 mi High Whipporwill 5.0 mi Significant Indian Run 5.2 mi High Wolf Creek Reservoir 5.6 mi High