Safe Harbor

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster
Nearest CityPequea
River/StreamSusquehanna River
Coordinates39.92460, -76.38940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length4,869 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144,000 acre-ft
Max Storage144,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage144,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,360 acres
Drainage Area26,117 sq mi
Max Discharge1,420,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSafe Harbor Water Power Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDPA00855
Federal IDPA00855
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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