New Kernsville
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| River/Stream | SCHUYLKILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.57306, -76.00167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |