Bernhart

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
River/StreamBERNHART CREEK
Coordinates40.37917, -75.90778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage203 acre-ft
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Normal Storage129 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF READING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection04/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00717
Federal IDPA00717
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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