Hamburg Reservoir

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
River/StreamFURNACE CREEK
Coordinates40.59222, -75.94417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerHAMBURG MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/10/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00718
Federal IDPA00718
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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