Hamburg Flood Control (pa-477)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
River/StreamTR MILL CREEK
Coordinates40.57083, -75.96250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length1,550 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage371 acre-ft
Max Storage371 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBOROUGH OF HAMBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/17/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00720
Federal IDPA00720
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Hamburg Flood Control (pa-476) 0.2 mi High Kaercher Creek (pa 478) 1.0 mi High Hamburg Reservoir 1.8 mi High New Kernsville 2.1 mi High Christman 4.5 mi High Deer Lake 6.1 mi High Auburn 8.0 mi High Koenigs Creek (pa-425) 8.4 mi High Ashley Furniture 8.6 mi Undetermined Lake Ontelaunee 8.7 mi High