Waste House No 1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
River/StreamWASTEHOUSE RUN
Coordinates40.83500, -76.16333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length410 ft
Year Completed1884 (142 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage244 acre-ft
Max Storage244 acre-ft
Normal Storage176 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMAHANOY TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/03/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00683
Federal IDPA00683
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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